San Michele Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG (Organic and Vegan) - 2004 / 05
Where it's from:
>Italy
>Tuscany
>Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Price per case:
£111.88
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
12
Style:
Powerful Reds
Description:
Organic, vegetarian. The entry level Chianti from this terrific new Tuscan find. All that is good about Chianti may be found here, well defined and exotically herby nose, with a luscious juicy palate of strawberry and cherry flavours held together by a de
Organic, vegetarian. Unlike many a Classico, this wine is more than willing to show off its approachable personality. Deep purple in the glass, followed by a delicious nose of crushed black fruits and spicy notes. The palate is equally accessible, round a (12 x 75 cl)
Organic. From an estate dating back to the 1400s, this delicious red is just reaching its peak, using traditional methods but with an attention to detail often lacking in Italian wines, the result is breathtaking. Gobs of soft fleshy fruit flavours on the palate with a whirl of delicate blackcurrent notes on the nose, a complete and rewarding glass, that would partner just the grandest dishes. (12 x 75 cl)
From one of the founding fathers of Chianti comes a wonderful example that not all good Chianti has to come from the Classico region. This has softness of fruit, with excellent length and depth on the palate (12 x 75 cl)
The estate lies between Montepulciano and Montefollonico and consists of about 32 hectares of which 12 are specialised vineyards, situated between 330 and 350 metres above sea level on medium-textured clay soils of Pliocene origin. The cellar buildings, dating back to end of the 13th century, are in the small, well-preserved medieval town of Montefollonico. Made from Sangiovese and Canaiolo Toscano grapes with a medium period of maceration, this Chianti is a rustic uncompromising styled Sangiovese. Lovely meaty style of wine with flavours of spicy ripe cherries, roasted herbs, leather and liquorice. (6 x 75 cl)
Casa Alle Vache CINABRO Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG from Italy, Tuscany, Chianti Colli Senesi by Azienda Agricola Casa Alle Vache Powerful Reds (6 x 75 cl)
Brilliant deep ruby red wine. Aged in oak for at least two years to give a superb dry, full flavour, with overtones of spice and red fruits,well balanced tannins and a mouth filling smoothness. (12 x 75 cl)