Name: Bellini Chianti
Variety: Chianti
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Year: 2016
Price: $6.99/ 375 mL
Critic Review: Winery Direct
This is a high quality Chianti at an everyday price. This small, family owned producer packs plenty of flavor in this one-- dried cherry, plum, and a hint of vanilla. A medium-bodied, well structured wine with superb balance and subtle woodsy notes in the bouquet.
My Review:
This one smells and tastes like dark fruit. I feel like other than that, it has a very distinct "wine" taste. To me, this is a dry wine with a medium body that begs for food. I had this one with grilled chicken, roasted broccoli, and couscous. It was very good, the Italian seasoning seemed to work well with the wine, and the roasted garlic couscous allowed the wine to shine without overpowering it. The meal satisfied the strong desire for food this wine had but I think it would be better with some pasta and a creamy red sauce.
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