Tasting - DaVinci Chianti

 

Name: DaVinci Chianti

Variety: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot

Region: Chianti, Tuscany

Country: Italy

Year: 2021

Price: $14

Winery Review: DaVinci Chianti is a well-balanced wine of medium weight with jammy flavors of ripe plums, cherries and red fruit. It has a deep crimson color and is a lively wine with a soft mineral finish and round tannins that linger in long, peppery finish. This wine pairs perfectly with all starters, pastas and meat dishes and is best when served slightly below room temperature (64°F)

Wine Folly: Chianti Classico In General (250): The Classico designation means the wine comes from the historic boundaries of Chianti. Wines are primarily Sangiovese but also may contain Canaiolo, Colorino, Cabernet, and Merlot. The Riserva, and Gran Selezione are the area's finest wines and age 2 and 2.5 years respectively.

Didn't find much reference to specfic tastes in this description besides the mentioning of cherry, which I definitely picked up on quickly.

My Review: What stood out to me immediately was a decent acidity and dryness, followed by hints of red fruits like cherry. I drank this wine at room temperature and enjoyed it, but plan to slightly chill it next time like the winery recommends. I did not taste this wine with any food this time, but will taste it with a red sauce pasta or pizza next time.