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85
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
Pale maturing garnet brick colour. Good basic chianti, with a mild bouquet of dried herbs, pepper, cran-redcurrant fruit and mineral. Lighter style with firm, balanced feel; slightly bitter tannin. Moderate to good length. Enjoy 2008 to 2010. LCBO 182030
- Price:
- $12.75
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Chianti
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Tuscany
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