2016 Le Balze Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

Il Poggiolino

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88

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Tasting 2020

Tasting Notes

88

Tasting from 13.02.2020: Simon Staffler, Othmar Kiem

Dark shining ruby. Leather-spicy nose, delicate reduction, soot. On the palate grippy with hearty tannin, stretches wide, has character, at times sweet texture, finishes, however, drying.

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Region: Toscana, Italy

Category: Red Wine

Grape Variety: Sangiovese

Vintage: 2016

Alcohol Level: 14%

Winery: Il Poggiolino

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Il Poggiolino

50028 Tavarnelle V.P. (FI)
Italien
+39 (055) 8071635
info@ilpoggiolino.com www.ilpoggiolino.com

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