Piccini Chianti Classico 2009 brand_Argiolas vanilla and touch of graphite

vanilla and touch of graphite

dry red wine with strong impressions of dark fruits on the nose and palate

and ripe kiwi lend it to a range of light

The majority of the juice was barrel fermented in a combination of new and old French oak barriques whilst a small portion was fermented in stainless steel

Finishes with solid tannic spine to support a graceful evolution in bottle

Piccini Chianti Classico 2009 brand_Argiolas vanilla and touch of graphiteBright ruby with a hint of purple. Plum, violet notes mix with lush, ripe wild berries. Expansive and alive on the palate, with a lingering, velvety mouth feel. The long finish is buried in fruit. A versatile wine, best served at 64F, fantastic with juicy red meats, grilled or roasted. Complex and persistent nose with marked notes of spicy and wild berries. On the palate is well structured, elegant, round and smooth with fruity notes and soft tannins.