Leftovers (chicken, salads) and Chianti last night. My previous bottle of the 2005 Viticcio Chianti Classico was a bit corky, this one showed clean. There's nothing complicated here- straightforward black cherries and plums, maybe just a hint of vanilla-y oak. In time maybe a hint of tobacco, but this is a fruit driven wine, with enough acidity to keep lively. Simple mid-modern Chianti, but at the whopping price of $5 (Zachys case sale) I'm not complaining! B/B-
Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.
