February: Chianti, Italy

For February, our journey took us to the Tuscan hills of the Chianti region in Italy. Chianti is typically a blend made predominantely with the sangiovese grape. Will started the night with a light and delicious caprese salad. Then made us a wonderful chicken parmigiana that paired perfectly with tonights wines.


Tonights Line-Up:



2005 Nipozzano Frescobaldi Chianti Riserva
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Group Tasting Notes: Dry with hints of heavy plum, spice and oak. High acid with fine tannins. Not a power house but subtle and medium to light bodied. Decant.
Avg. Points: 88


2006 Antinori Chianti Classico Peppoli
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Group Tasting Notes: Velvet and rich with hints of tobacco and oak. Dark jammy berries come through once it opens up. Decant.
Avg. Points: 90+




2006 Ruffino Il Ducale Toscana
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Group Tasting Notes: Nose full with cedar and spice. Fresh cut sawdust and haybarn are evident. Earthy.
Avg. Points: 88+



2006 Santa Margherita Chianti Classico
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Group Tasting Notes: Big nose with forrest floor, fresh cut grass, and hints of black fruit. Wood, black cherry and candied on tongue once it opens up.
Avg. Points: 90 (Best Nose)


2006 Toscolo Chianti
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Group Tasting Notes: Raspberry with hints of nutmeg and vanilla. Fruit forward nose with a candied tongue.
Avg. Points: Wide Range - 80+ to 90.

Tonights damage....