Chianti Sassocupo 2008

Buccia Nera (Italy)

Chianti (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo Nero (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Chianti Sassocupo shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry, flint and hints of vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Chianti Sassocupo ages for 4 months in steel tanks and for 4 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stuffed pasta, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

February 2011

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