2/14 Tasting - Gabriella Chianti

Name: Gabriella Chianti
Variety: Sangiovese
Country: Italy
Year: 2008
Price: $7.95

Shop's Review: This beautiful wine has the very deep red, almost purple, color that you would expect in a Chianti.  The first thing you notice is the fruit, balanced by a bit of spice.  It’s a good dry wine with a bold flavor.  Even with it’s boldness, this Chianti is velvety smooth.

My Review: This was the strongest smelling wine of the day.  My nose detected strong notes of mixed berries.  It was a dry wine that tasted earthy.  It had a tart and bitter finish.

I did not drink this wine with food.