Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva 2016 (SKU 176842, WS94 pts., $37.94 tax included)
I read about this in a newspaper column and decided to try it out. It was a Chianti from the Tuscany region of Italy. Upon opening, there was a full nose of fruits. Upon first tasting there were more berry like fruits. I was a little bit surprise because the Sangiovese grape was supposed to be quite dry. Further research indicated that this was a blend with some Merlot grapes. That would explain the fruitiness on the palate. The body was full and the finish was long. It went well with some Italian dishes. It also came with a small poster of the explanation of the name, something to do with some prince marrying some lady. In any case this was a great value wine for the cellar since it was a reserve level Chianti and the price was less than $40. Wine Spectator suggested drinking between 2022 to 2043, so there is a lot of life to it. There is adequate stock in the BC Liquor stores.
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