Happy Wine Wednesday! It's been a short while since I've posted, so I thought why not go for a mid-week treat? Tonight I have decided to go Italian and open a recent bottle from Wines Till Sold Out, the 2016 Castelli del Grevepesa 'Castelgreve' Chianti Classico Riserva! This Tuscan classis is a blend of Sangiovese (90%) and Merlot (10%) which lends to it's somewhat richer color than a typical Sangiovese based wine. So, let's see how this one tastes!
The wine is a lovely garnet color in the glass, with great clarity. A swirl of the glass releases aromas of strawberry, cedar and floral aromas that are typical for a nice Chianti. Take a sip and you're greeted with delightful flavors of black cherry, tobacco and vanilla bean, with undertones of earthy tar and leather. The tannins are nicely structured providing for a velvety dry finish with a reprise of savory notes at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a wonderful example of a Chianti Classico, at a typically value price point for an Italian red. This wine would pair well with grilled steaks, pastas or risotto, many of the Italian dishes that have become our favorites. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a classic Italian sausage with onions and peppers and some spaghetti tossed with garlic and olive oil. Cheers!
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