Name: Castella Sonnino
Variety: A blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano and Malvasia del Chianti.
Region: Chianti
Country: Italy
Year: 2010
Price: $15, on sale for $8.95
Shop/Critic/Winery Review: "A blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano and Malvasia del Chianti. Rich and modern, with a dark, saturated color and aromas of graham cracker and lemon rind. A juicy palate packed with plum and raspberry is carried by a creamy texture that’s rather toasty in terms of flavor. The finish is round, full and chocolaty."
My impressions: Darker than the Bolla, without that nice cranberry color; more of a traditional red wine color (expected for a Chianti!) I wasn't getting a whole lot that I could describe on the nose; maybe a little bit of tobacco. It's very much the same on the tongue; not very tannic for a Chianti, with a bit more red fruit than I would expect.
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