European Wines
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We recently moved to Switzerland so I look forward to trying lots of wines
from Europe that never make it to the States. I will update you on my wine
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
2005 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Riserva
The 2005 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Riserva Rocca Guicciarda is a nice medium-bodied chianti made from the Sangiovese grapes. It has a fruity nose with some berry, plum and chocolate flavors with a nice long finish. There is some earthiness to this wine, like many tuscan wines. Wine Advocate gave this an 87 point rating. This is a nice wine to serve with cheeses and lighter foods. We had a memorable visit to this estate in Tuscany a few years ago. You may want to hold this wine for another 2 years.
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We have a Barone Bianchi 2002 Merlot we brought back from Venice. Do you know much about this wine? Also, we have a Tenuta Generale Cialdini 2001 Chiarli Cleto & Figli we brought back from Verona. Any insight would be great. Thanks.
I have not had either of these wines. The Chiarli family has been in the wine business since the mid 19800's and are well known. Recent reviews have been very favorable. Please let us know your thoughts after you have trid them. Thanks.
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