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Volpaia Chianti Classico 2008

Chianti Classico (Sangiovese) Chianti Classico (Sangiovese)
Tuscany, Italy

$27.95 (953828)

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October 15, 2011

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Chianti’s nerve comes from sangiovese grown at cooler high altitude, and the Volpaia estate is among the highest....

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Volpaia's '08 classico is a light, delicate, notably herbal-vegetal example, with zesty tart red berry fruit, light,...

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Anthony Gismondi
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Anthony Gismondi

Meaty, sausage, peppery, savoury, cedar, tobacco, black olive, carrot top, light barnyard aromas. Dry, fresh,...

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Community Reviews (1)

Ryan Hindmarsh
Ryan Hindmarsh

Very nice Chianti here. Get on it. Made from cooler vineyards up on the hills of Tuscany. Its like Adele singing your favorite song on the piano. It looks pretty good, has some great raspy depth and packs a cute little zip. When you’re done chasing pavement, serve this with spaghetti and meatballs.

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