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Tenuta di Nozzole La Forra Chianti Classico Riserva

Tenuta di Nozzole
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$49.97
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750 mL
Wine Type
Red Wine
RegionTuscany
Alcohol Level
Country
Italy
SubregionChianti Classico
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GrapesSangioveseCabernet Sauvignon
Wine Description:
Tenuta di Nozzole La Forra Chianti Classico Riserva is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Italian winery, Tenuta di Nozzole. This wine is made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the Chianti Classico appellation, known for its exceptional vineyard features and ideal climate for grape growing. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including aging in oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of vanilla. The style of this wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with a long and satisfying finish.
Pros:
  • Tenuta di Nozzole La Forra Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG is a full-bodied, velvety red wine. It has an intense dark ruby color and an intense bouquet of ripe fruits, spices and tobacco. On the palate, it has a good structure and balance with elegant tannins and a long finish
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Cons:
  • Tenuta di Nozzole La Forra Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG can be slightly acidic and has a high alcohol content. It can also be overpowering for some, with its intense flavor profile
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User Rating:

4.1
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4.3

Wine Expert Note:

Tenuta di Nozzole La Forra Chianti Classico Riserva is a wonderful Italian red wine with a gorgeous garnet hue. On the nose, aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry, and tobacco mingle with hints of violets and cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and well-balanced with a core of sweet plum and blackberry fruit. Notes of cedar, leather, and cocoa linger on the lengthy finish. Enjoy this wine now or cellar it for a few years to let its complexity develop further.
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