Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some light red berries. The wine is on the lighter side of medium in finish with some tannins. This is definitely a milder Chianti. I would give it an 88 or so.
From the CLBO web site:
VALIANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2008 VINTAGES 354019 | 750 mL bottle Price $ 17.00
Made in: Tuscany, Italy By: Tenute Piccini
Release Date: Jan 4, 2014
13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Style: Medium-bodied & Fruity Sugar Content: 5 g/L Sweetness Descriptor: XD – Extra Dry
Description
The 2012 Gambero Rosso guide awarded this wine 2 Glasses (out of 3), denoting a rating of Very Good to Excellent.
Tasting Note
Full-bodied Chianti Classico, with lots of ripe fruit and a milk chocolate and dark cherry character. Full and velvety. Drink now. Score – 90. (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Aug. 17, 2011)
