Straccali Chianti 2003 - 奇楊第的新體驗

Straccali Chianti 2003
Vintage: 2003
Varietal: 85% Sangiovese + 15% Canaiolo and Merlot
Appellation: Denominazione Di Origine Controllata E Garantita – DOCG, Chianti, Tuscany(Tuscany’s Chianti zone, between Florence and Siena)
Price: $3.98
Dealer: Food4Less
Food Pairing:
Serve at room temperature. Enjoy with pastas, poultry and red meats.

Content Info:
85% Sangiovese + 15% Canaiolo and Merlot
12.5% Alco. By Vol.

Background Story:
義大利產區的分類與規劃非常地繁多, 以及標示的個性自主化, 使得在尋找確切的產區與品種時, 消耗掉頗為不少的時間, 而我僅僅能夠些微地認識少數的酒莊, 產地, 和葡萄種類, 過一些時候再好好地來將義大利的葡萄酒世界分析一下, 但基本劃分為:
"V.D.T.", "I.G.T.", "D.O.C.", "D.O.C.G.", 除了 "V.D.T." 清楚地被認定為餐酒外, 後三個等級的設定之中, 並沒有誰較優於誰的分別, 僅按照葡萄的品種、收穫量、栽培方法、土壤等標準來評定級數.

Official Comment:
Color: Vibrant ruby red.
Bouquet: Bright, youthful aromas of ripe red fruit.
Taste: Velvety and refreshing with good structure.

Wine Discoveries Comment:
Exceptional Value
(Arthur Damond)
This Chianti shows very high acidity, good fruit, ample oak and a very crisp finish. This could age a few years.

The Wine Report Comment:
Tasters felt its acidity made for an excellent food match. Try with spiced meat casseroles, lasagna or pizza with all the toppings.
Rating: 89 Points- Good Value

Oxford, MS Daily Comment:
(John Juergens)
My wine pick of the week is a classic Italian red wine. Straccali Chianti is one of those great inexpensive utilitarian wines that goes with lots of different kinds of foods. It has a good measure of the old world rustic character but with some good dark fruit to punch it up a bit. Pair it up with cheeses, burgers, pasta with red sauce, pizza, etc.

Other Comment:
This is a fruity wine (unlike my husband who is definitely not fruity) But like Bob, it was very smooth and easy on the palate. - Kimbob

Personal Comment:
Sight: Bright crimson red with light brown rim of the surface. Tight tears.
Nose: Earthy, ripe, light fruity and peppery aromas.
Taste: Nice acidity. Medium dry and medium-bodied red wine. Somehow slightly sweeter than merlot. Crisp for the good ending. Considerring with price issue, this could be the excellent red wine of the diner table. Definitely worth to buy more and cheers…
首先提的是“單寧細緻而溫和”, 讓這款奇楊第多了些與眾不同的風格.
亮麗深紅的色澤, 在液面杯缘間攜帶著淺淺的紅棕色, 果香及淡淡的辛香味, 並顯出成熟水果風味, 口感上則有著年輕酒般的適度酸, 以及中間程度的澀度, 那介於中度酒體, 在最後並展現出爽甘的感覺, 就好像 Pinot Noir 給我的第一印象, 有著美好的開始, 再加上價格的低廉, 真的是一款值得一買再買的 Chianti.
同時間並與 Columbia Crest Grand Estate 2001 Merlot 一並飲用, 雖然說兩款不同類型的葡萄品種不宜直接比較, 但稍稍地覺得 Chianti 似乎比 Merlot 來得更為細膩些, 您說呢?


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