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Straccali 2005 Chianti
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:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Tuscany
Score: 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
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