Sangiovese Chianti Cantina Di Montalcino Chianti 2003 is clear, ruby-red in color, with reasonable depth and legs, indicating good structure. Perfumes of cherries and fresh red fruit mingle with spicy, peppery notes. The wine is lively and fresh in the mouth, with soft, rounded tannins. Good intensity, attractive structure and fine, long length. This Chianti is delicious with almost all kinds of starters and light meat dishes, both red and white. Perfect with pasta of all types. Recommended serve temperature is 18°C.

Cantina di Montalcino is the only working cooperative in the Montalcino area was founded in 1975. The winery was then acquired by Cantine Leonardo da Vinci in 1990. There are ninety associate growers whose combined lands cover 108 hectares of land. The winery is located in the Val di Cave, one of the most beautiful and fascinating localities around Montalcino where many of the associate vineyards lie. Throughout each year, expert enologists, agronomists and other wine technicians collaborate with associate growers to produce grapes of the highest quality possible. The common objective of these professionals is to bring grapes to the winery that are in the best condition, perfectly matured and rich in those substances that allow for optimal vinification. Cantina di Montalcino is a modern approach to the cooperative winery, similar to that of many New World wineries recently affirmed on the international market. All the associates are known to produce the best grapes possible by offering greater economic compensation the higher the quality of grape conferred. It is a group of grape growers and wine makers that are considered some of the best in the world of wines.

RATINGS: 86 Points - Beverage Tasting Institute
3.5 Out of 5 Glasses - Snooth

Cantina Di Montalcino Chianti 2003 Information:
Country: ITALY
Region: TUSCANY
Sub-Region: CHIANTI
Grape Varietal: SANGIOVESE BLEND
Type: Still wine
ALCOHOL: 12% by volume