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88
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
Estate-grown in a small chianti zone north of Florence. Some cabernet in the blend, deepening the colour. Reserved, cool and classy modern sangiovese with floral, blackberry, mineral, cedar and tobacco. Medium bodied, fairly smooth and elegant. Very good length. Best 2009 to 2011.
- Price:
- $21.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Tuscany
- Cellar keeper
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