Arrive in Style
(May 24 Release)
with an Italian wingman
Need someone in your corner at the
next big patio party? Then bring
along this impressive single-vineyard
Chianti. From cork pop to last drop,
it will ‘work the room’ for you, matching
perfectly with gourmet barbecue
fare and charming everyone in its path.
Rest easy – you’ve got the ultimate
wingman on your side.
ROCCA DELLE MACÌE TENUTA
SANT’ALFONSO CHIANTI CLASSICO
2004
DOCG, Italy – Tuscany
942094 (XD) 750 mL $ 22.95
This single-vineyard Chianti will pair
beautifully with pan-grilled filet mignon,
roast lamb or pasta in a meat sauce.
TASTING NOTE: The Sant’Alfonso estate is
home to this 100 per cent sangiovese Chianti
Classico made with a mix of clones and aged
for a full 24 months in 35 hl French barrels.
It's not listed as a ‘Riserva’ but its rich mouth
filling style and fine body would indicate it is
all that and more. The flavours mix liquorice,
cherry, cranberry notes with a warm, smoky
mocha coffee finish. Love the intensity and
style here that really defines the sangiovese
grape. Should age easily a decade.
Score – 91. (Stuart Tobe, www.gismondionwine.
com, May 10, 2007)
VINTAGES SINGLE BOTTLE BAG
923599 $ 1.95 |