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Rocca Di Castagnoli Poggio A'frati Riserva Chianti Classico 2010 Wine Review

Rocca Di Castagnoli Poggio A'frati Riserva Chianti Classico 2010

Rocca Di Castagnoli Poggio A'frati Riserva Chianti Classico 2010

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Rocca di Castagnoli

Agent: Barrique Wines & Spirits Imports

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Dry red fruit, leather and spice notes on the nose. Full-bodied with a firm grip on the palate. Decant 2 hours. Pair with pasta in a tangy tomato sauce.

Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini (pasta) with sausage and peas.

Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine

This Rocca Di Castagnoli Poggio A'frati Riserva Chianti Classico 2010 was reviewed on March 7, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Heather Wall - CS; WSET Advanced rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This is a brawny Classico with a glass full of red berries, vanilla, leather, cellar, cedar,and dried grape aromas and flavours. A very drying mouthfeel with medium+ acidity. The finish is warm spices and lingering. Decant at least 2 hours for maximum enjoyment. There's some cellar time left in this bottle. Pair with BBQ hamburgers, grilled med/rare steak or spaghetti with thick meat sauce.
Tasted: March 2015
This robust Italian red wine features aromas of dried herbs, cigar box, sage and thyme. The 2010 vintage of the Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio a'Frati is complex and concentrated. - Community Wine Reviews

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