Cantina di Montalcino Chianti Reserva

Cantina di Montalcino

Pronunciation
key-AHN-tee ree-ZER-va
Year
2008
Type
Red
Winery
Cantina di Montalcino
Region
Toscana
Oenologist
Alberto Antonini

Overview

This wine comes to us from the hills around Vinci, a picturesque village in the heart of rural Tuscany, not far from Florence. The riserva presents a full bodied Chianti with a nice price to quality ratio.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
Sangiovese 85%, Merlot 10% and other red grapes 5%
Vinification
Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 28/29°C. After racking, the wine is left to complete its malolactic fermentation.
Aging
10 months in french oak
Alcohol
13 %
| Appearance
Ruby red
| Aroma
Fruity bouquet with cherry tone is mitigated by a hint of vanilla and cinnamon.
| Taste
Reflects the spicy undertone of the aroma and is balanced by a fine tannic note.
| Serving Suggestions
Roasts of beef,pork and lamb, mixed grill, pasta with rich meat sauce, mature Pecorino cheese.

Cantina di Montalcino Chianti Reserva

Suggested Retail:
$23.50
CSPC#:
598557
Available Sizes:
750ml
Bottles Per Case:
12