2016 Chianti Classico DOCG

Castellinuzza

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91
Points
Tasting 2020

Tasting Notes

91
Tasting from 19.11.2020: Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler

Shiny ruby with light garnet glints. Opens on the nose with green-spicy components, fine white pepper, much sour cherry. Grippy, hearty tannin on the palate, shows amazing fullness, but then seems quite rough on the finish, somewhat brittle.

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Region: Toscana, Italy
Category: Red Wine
Grape Variety: Canaiolo nero
Vintage: 2016
Alcohol Level: 13.5%
Stopper: Cork
Winery: Castellinuzza
Price: 10 - 20 €
Region
Toscana, Italy
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