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Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2011 Wine Review

Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2011

Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2011

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $17.25

Drink: 2012-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Rocca di Castagnoli

Agent: Profile Wine Group

Natalie's Score: 89/100

A juicy and savoury Italian red wine from the heart of Tuscany, with full-bodied richness on the palate. Dark berries with a smoky finish. Try it with pasta in a meat sauce tonight.

Chianti Classico food pairings: beef, pasta, veal, lamb.

Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine

This Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2011 was reviewed on October 11, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 112888
  • $19.96 
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Reviews and Ratings

Sean O'Regan - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Oct 23, 2014: Tasted blind at NCSG Vintage pre-release event.
Medium ruby, cherry, red berry, currant, spice, dried herb, floral note, tobacco leaf on the nose. The palate is fresh, medium full body, red currant, sour cherry, savoury notes with dried herb, earth and cocoa. Nicely balanced, and a medium finish with firm dusty tannins. Very nice value Chianti Classico at $17.

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