Tasting - Gabriella Chianti

Name: Gabriella Chianti
Variety: 100% Sangiovese
Region: Chianti (Tuscany)
Country: Italy
Year: 2008
Price: $7.95 (Vintage Cellar) $20 (Average)

Critic Review:  "This beautiful wine has the very deep red, almost purple, color that you would expect in a Chianti.  The first thing you notice is the fruit, balanced by a bit of spice.  It's a good dry wine with a bold flavor.  Even with it's boldness, this Chianti is velvety smooth."

My Review:  This Chianti did not have a very appealing aroma.  It smelled like spices and, in my opinion, it smelled kind of like acetone.  However, it did taste better than it smelled.  This wine was very dry and smooth.  It had a bold taste, balanced with fruitiness and spiciness.  I would try this wine again, preferably with food.

I tasted this wine without food.