Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2007

Tuscany, Italy

Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico is a beautiful estate-bottled wine from this famous appellation of Tuscany. Antonio Galloni for Wine Advocate rated this red wine gem 90 points, calling it "an impeccable, elegant wine graced with fine, silky tannins that frame floral red berries, spices and licorice. This soft, inviting Chianti Classico impresses for its superb balance and class." We wholeheartedly concur!

Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico is 90% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino and 5% Canaiolo. It is ruby red in color with a beautiful nose of berries, plums, spices, licorice and violets. Medium in body with moderate acidity and silky tannins, this red offers flavors of black cherry, blackberry and licorice, with nicely balanced oak. Aged for at least 12 months in oak casks and tonneaux, it is ready to enjoy now or to cellar for 5-6 years. The finish is long and refined.

Enjoy Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico with veal, lasagna, osso bucco, and aged cheeses.