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What a year: 2006 in Chianti

by Chris Sherman (B-21) under Miscellaneous

Tuscany’s had a quite a good string of vintages (if you leave out 2002) yet even among them 2006 will stand out, near perfect conditions for Sangiovese. It’s prompted Jancis Robinson and other vignoscenti to say that Super-Tuscans might want to return to Chianti Classico and march under the Black Rooster banner.

We’ve got a number on hand and great ones to come; the vaunted Riserva Rancia of Fattoria di Felsina will be here at the end of the month. (Pre-order now at $36.99).

Right now, you can taste the classic dark richness, spice and intensity of true Chianti in the Castello di Monastero for a steal $13.99). Steve Rayman, our Italian palate, gives it 91 points and calls the 2006 “one of the most textbook classic Chiantis one could ask for. It is darkly colored and intensely flavored with much room left to develop. You’ll want to have a case to enjoy over the next ten years.”

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