Winery - Scopetani
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sweet black fruit, roasted almonds, pine and slate roof characterize the nose of this Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon Tuscan blend. The wine has measured intensity and a solid build with smooth tannins. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark and manly from the get-go, with aromas of melted brown sugar, black cherry and charbroiled beef. Next up you’ll encounter fresh red fruit, peppy acids and enough body to provide balance and a perceived creaminess. Very easy to like.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Light, fresh and clean as a whistle. Here’s an easygoing Chianti that pushes red-fruit aromas toward a palate that’s zesty and full of crisp cherry and raspberry flavors. Some might find it too tangy and racy; but if you like a leaner version of red wine it will do the trick.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The formula for traditional Chianti sees Sangiovese blended with white grape varieties for a fruitier nose, fresher mouthfeel and an easy-to-approach drink. This Chianti follows that tradition with its blend of Sangiovese, Malvasia and Trebbiano. The nose offers forest berry and blue flowers with background notes of marzipan, minerals and crushed mint. And there’s enough acidity in the mouth to keep it lively and food-friendly.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
By happy coincidence, the Tampa area code is 813, but the wine is named for the number of days from harvest to bottling. Cedar and dried cherry aromas are classic Chianti, picking up tobacco notes on the palate and finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Cherries, candied fruit and blue flowers denote a traditional Chainti and add a touch of sweetness to the nose. This wine has good persistency and presents more cherry-berry flavors on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a wine with bursting red fruit and a solid dose of minerality that hits the nose in a solid and decisive fashion. Dig a bit deeper, and subtle notes of prune, coffee, dark chocolate, dried violet and rose petal appear. Tannins and acidity fall nicely into place.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This well-priced Riserva vineyard-designate Chianti Rufina opens with tertiary aromas of dark stone and spice followed by ripe fruit, prune and plum. Crisp acidity keeps the palate refreshed.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Easygoing and fresh with dark fruit tones of plum and dried prune, this Riserva Chianti Rufina would pair with pork or veal stew. The sweet elements in those meat dishes would nicely offset the wine’s natural crispness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Chianti Rufina 813 is characterized by thick texture and smoothness backed by pungent layers of cherry, plum, rose and sweet almond paste. There’s a final kick of acidity that leaves the palate fresh.
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