Codirosso Chianti

Name: Codirosso

Variety: Chianti

Region: Tuscany

Country: Italy

Year: 2014

Price: $13, on sale for $7.95

Shop/Critic/Winery Review: "Ruby red color with purple reflections.  Intense vinous bouquet with hints of violets and dark cherry fruit. The flavor is full of ripe fruit and a hint of spice. It is well balanced and dry. The finish is persistent and satisfying."

My Impressions:

I've always liked Chianti; it was one of the first red wines I ever had (after Merlot) and I drank it a lot when I was younger.  I hadn't had it for a few years though, until I tried this.  Altogether, I found it to be enjoyable, but I've moved on somewhat.  These days I enjoy more Nebbiolo than Sangiovese, so find myself drinking Barolo whenever I can. 

I thought that I detected raspberry on the nose, continuing into a dark red fruit in the mid palate.  Lightly tannic, with that fruit flavor continuing throughout.  Slightly flat though, without a whole lot of spice.