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86
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
This chianti offers good complexity for the money in a leaner style. Lifted truffle and meaty aromas amid pepper and dried cran-cherry fruit. The wine is light to mid-weight, piquant and juicy, with tartish cranberry acidity. Quite tannic, spicy. Good length.
- Price:
- $11.00
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Chianti
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Tuscany
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