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Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico 2003

 


The gorgeous hue is a dark black cherry with tremendous aromas of sweet and savory spices rising from the bowl full of sweet cherries, spring daffodils, the slightest touch of anise, a kiss of prune whip and a nearly minty like black licorice at the end. There is not a suggestion of bricking on this 18 year old Sangiovese.

Palate--First impression is of a perfectly integrated wine at its very best. The palate is brimming with different flavors of tart pie cherry, sweet fresh cherry, again a hint of prune, mint and savory spices. It finishes with a lingering reminder of what Sangiovese can be.

My temperature controlled cellar (actually a humble wine fridge) is down to 2 "drink now" bottles. Today's dinner choice to accompany the fabulous Italian dish called timballo. (look it up)  It is labor intensive and my wife has been three days putting it together in celebration of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

I paid around $20 probably 10 years ago and I am not sure you could even find it today. Even with this age it will hold for another 1-2 years and should be enjoyable over the next 4 so raise a glass!


To the One who says, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, no one comes to the Father but by Me." To Him be glory and honor now and forever more! 

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