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Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2005 Wine Review

Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2005

Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2005

D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $15.00

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.9%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Rocca delle Macìe

Agent: Vin Vino Wine Merchants Inc.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Dark and brooding yet also supple and juicy. Black plums and berries with an enticing weave of smoke running through them.

This Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2005 was reviewed on March 20, 2010 by Natalie MacLean

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Dan Trcka Wine Blogger rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

This light to medium bodied Chianti has integrated scents of raspberry, cherry, pine and vanilla. Tannins are refined (open for 30 – 60 min) and the finish is medium. It should get better with age – put away for couple of years. Previously, I tried its sister vintage – Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Classico Riserva 2005 (930966) which seemed to me more complex (I didn’t take notes), but at higher price. This wine was fairly well received by my group of friends. My impression: NICE. Tasted Mar/10.

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