Antinori Pèppoli Chianti Classico 2004 Saturday, Jan 5 2008
Tasting Notes and Italy and Variety and Red and sangiovese et al
I don’t write up a lot of the things I actually drink (time/motivation) and I don’t drink a lot of the things I write up (capacity/preference) and I don’t write up a lot of the things I don’t drink either (quality/interest/time). Confused? So am I. Anyway, I was cooking Italian for some friends the other night and thought this would be just the ticket. I am doing the note from memory but reckon I have the measure of it.
Pleasingly rustic with ripe cherry and plum, licorice, coffee and a bit of the farmyard. On the palate medium bodied but with plenty of weight and flavours of cherry, strawberry conserve, licorice and some dried herbs contributing a slight Campari-like bitterness. It has some firmish tannins that soften with air and feels nice and thick in the mouth. Good finish too. A very nice wine and one I’d drink now to best enjoy the fruit.
Other vintages: 2003
Rated : 90 Points
Tasted : Jan07
Alcohol : 13%
Price : $30
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2007 - 2010
Source : Retail
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January 6th, 2008 at 9:42 am| Quote |
Having enjoyed this label for a few recent vintages I was disapointed recently to find the 2005 bretty. Buy up on the 2004 I reckon.
January 6th, 2008 at 12:07 pm| Quote |
Touch and go with some of these Italians (wines I mean…not people..although that is probably true also).
GW
January 8th, 2008 at 4:59 pm| Quote |
Be careful Gary, you don’t want to wake up next to a decapitated horse’s head in the morning, or be given an offer you can’t refuse!! (i.e. a case of Illuminati Riparosso for $2000 plus tax).