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Monday, July 2, 2012

San Felice Chianti Classico 2009 (about $17)






About the Wine:  Chianti is probably the best known of the Italian reds.  Mild, dry, and easy drinking, it is a standard compliment to tomato dishes, especially pasta dishes.  Chianti Classico is Chianti from the heart of the Chianti region, which Wikipedia assures me is in Tuscany.

About THIS Wine:  The wine is fairly light with a red center and a clear rim.  Green pepper, grass, and other verdant things make up a nose I would not normally associate with Chianti.  Rich, full red fruits with hints of clove make up a very nice palate with a finish of green pepper and spice.

Drinking This Wine:  This works well as a sipping wine.  It would also go well with pasta in red sauce or red meat dishes with sauce.

Overall Impression:  This is a very pleasant drinking experience.  It is reasonable for the price.

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