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SINGLE ESTATE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2012 DOCG
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer BASILICA CAFAGGIO
Medium deep red colour. Slightly spicy, ripe plum-cherry nose with some sandalwood-cedar notes. Dry, medium to medium-light bodied, bright, spicy, ripe plum-cherry flavours with a tangy, sandalwood-tinged finish. Ready-to-drink. Has 13% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar with lot number L35-16 on the back label. The 2010 (*+/**) was released on September 19, 2015 at $16.95. TONY ASPLER / 87-points - Earthy, spicy, cherry nose with evident oak; medium-bodied, dry, rather tart, sour cherry flavour; firmly structured. CSPC 421107
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Sel Win
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Rating *+/**(87 points)
Dry, Tangy
LCBO Text Status
TASTING NOTE: This taut red offers a fine mix of cherry and raspberry fruit, with earth, licorice and savory mineral accents. The tannins are resonant, and the finish features lingering echoes of fruit and mineral. Drink now through 2020. Best Value. Score - 90 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Sept. 30, 2015) Price $ 17.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - August 5, 2017
Cases bought 1198 (12 bottles per case)

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