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Castello di Gabbiano Riserva Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G, Italy: A vibrant, racy, smooth, full-bodied Chianti Reserva with great typicity of the region and terroir. Aromas of earth, smoke and dried black fruit. Mouth-watering and juicy. Pair with tomato-based meat sauces. Drink: 2017-2023. 216309 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Chianti Rufina Riserva 2012, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: This gorgeous Chianti Reserva could benefits from more cellar time: it has so much potential, yet it's also ready to drink now. Aromas of black fruit, tar and smoke. The 2012 vintage was a strong one, and thus this wine has great aging potential. Decant 1 hour. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2023. 395186 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. April 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Rocca delle Macie Riserva Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A dark, mouth-watering Italian red wine with black fruit and toasty oak aromas. Lots of dark plum notes and mocha on the mid-palate and finish. This robust Chianti Classico is a red wine made from the Sangiovese grape. Pair with pasta in a meat sauce or grilled meats. Decant 1 hour. Polished tannins, good concentration of flavour. Drink: 2017-2023. 930966 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. April 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Fontodi Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A terrifically juicy and well-made Italian red wine, with mouth-watering flavours of ripe blackberries and black raspberries on the nose of this DOCG red wine. Smoke wraps around the black heart of this wine and the finish is as long as a Tuscan sunset. Seductive notes of dark cherries and blackberries on the finish. Made from 100% Sangiovese grapes by the Manetti family. Great value. Tannic so decant 2 hours and/or give it more cellar time. Pair with spicy sausages. Drink: 2017-2022. 369446 14% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 92/100. April 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From producer, Barone Ricasoli, the red wine blend for this Chianti Classico Brolio from the 2014 vintage are mostly Sangiovese grapes with some Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Juicy and robust with fleshy ripe black cherry and earth. Pair with pasta in tomato sauce. Drink: 2017-2020. 3962 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. July 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

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