*It might be too late, but I realized I didn't get full credit on this blog and I just noticed the pictures never uploaded. They have been added.
Name: Torre delle Grazie Chianti
Variety: Sangiovese Blend (specific percentages not listed)
Region: Chianti, Tuscany
Country: Italy
Year: 2019
Price: € 8,20 for half bottle (at restaurant in Italy)
"Medium dark red color. PNP, split bottle at dinner in Rome. Dried earth, crushed tobacco leaves, dark cherry on the nose. The palate is medium-full bodied, deep red fruits, mixed spices, lots of mineral and loamy character. Medium finish with plenty of round tannins. Surprisingly good." (Kevin Mueller)
pg 161 - Sangiovese
My review:
First of all, Italian wine is just so much better for so much cheaper. Right off the bat, the wine was very aromatic, with aromas of black fruits with an herbal/earthy hint. The wine was moderately sweet with a moderate amount of tannins, but very full bodied. As I thoughtfully reflected on each sip, I found new ways to describe the flavors each time (much to the annoyance of my travel companions) though none seemed to accurately portrait the experience. The wine had a pretty high alcohol percentage (13%), and I could definitely feel the warmth of the wine as I drank it. The aftertaste was very hardy and lasted for quite some time, which was nice as the flavors could be savored.
After about a glass, the food arrived and it made the wine all the better. The cherry flavor went surprisingly well with the tomato sauce on my margarita pizza and the creaminess of the cheese was wonderful with the tannins of the wine that made it slightly bitter. I still think about this meal all the time: absolute heaven.
Front of wine label and the glass it was poured in. What a cute half bottle!
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