San Felice Chianti Classico 2017 (SKU494469, $26.44
tax included, WS88)
I went by the LDB store and found this wine
featured prominently near the front. The shelf label indicated it was the 2016
vintage. I checked Wine Spectator and found it to be 94 points and was number
19 of the Top 100 Wines of 2018. I quickly grabbed it and tasted it with some
home-cooked meals. The nose was flowery and there was some berries on the
palate. The finish was moderately long and it was quite a good Sangiovese. There
was enough tannins for it to last a few more years. But when I came to take a
photo for my blog, I discovered to my horror that they were selling the 2017
vintage which was rated at 88 points. Luckily it was not a complete
disappointment since it was a decent Chianti Classico at an attractive price. Wine
Spectator suggested drinking it between 2019 to 2025. It paired well with a
tomato sauce dish, so I would highly recommend it with an Italian food. I went
back to check to see if they have any of the 2016 vintages left but there was
none. There is ample supply of the 2017 vintage in the LDB stores.
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