Tesco, Finest, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy, 2009

90
Tasted by: Tina Gellie
(at Tesco tasting, 23 Apr 2018)
From 80% Sangiovese, this is a well-made, mature Chianti Classico for a great price. Aged in oak for 30 months to enhance its savoury leather notes, balsamic, sour cherry and ripe plum fruit. Punches well above its weight and will impress at any dinner party.
Producer
Tesco
Brand
Finest
Vintage
2009
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Italy
Region
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
13.50%
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
Sangiovese