CARPINETA FONTALPINO CHIANTI CLASSICO - 2009

14% alcohol.  Made from 90% Sangiovese.

TASTING NOTES:

Dark red color with aromas of black fruit and charred oak. Black currant, plum, blackberries and hints of cherry/mocha on the mid-palate.  Relatively smooth with dusty tannins, leather and spices accenting a round finish.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

90 PTS
Nothing that will thrill you, but this is a well made wine with a good price tag. It lists for around $20 but you can find it on sale for around $17.  Not sure this will really improve with aging. Quality fruit, approachable now, but leaves you wanting more excitement because all the right ingredients are there but it just doesn't completely come together.