A superb Chianti. Concentrated plum and flavours with full-body, soft tannins and a long, fruity, peppery finish.
Stem code: 10BAS6B
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Deep and dark in appearance, the nose is full of juicy, fresh, ripe black cherries overlaid with vanilla and herbs. On the palate there is wonderful concentration and balance, while the finish is ripe and long with firm, fine tannins.
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Chianti is a region in Tuscany in Italy. It is made from the Sangiovese grape (pronounced “sanjee-oh-vaysee”). This wine is also a Riserva which means that it has been aged in oak for 14 months followed by a period of ageing in the bottle. Concentrated plum and flavours with full-body, soft tannins and a long, fruity, peppery finish.
A rich nose showing plum and berry fruit, soft tannins on the palate and a long fruity, peppery finish.
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Smooth
Ideal for people who enjoy a broad range of wines that are rounded and rich with bright fruity flavours.
Paolo Masi is everything we look for in a modern Tuscan winemaker: ambitious, forward-looking and innovative, but also hugely passionate about the traditions of his region.
His Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufinas are among the best of their type, far better than most of the Classicos we have come across. Whilst the Super Tuscan Il Corto is a textbook marriage of the local Sangiovese and the international Cabernet Sauvignon, at an affordable price.
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