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UPC code: 7 84585 00429 4
2006 Vitae, Chianti, Colli Senesi 12/750ml
80%
Sangiovese,
up to 10% black Canaiolo, Tuscan Trebbiano and Malvasia of the
region of Chianti separately and jointly up to 10%. Vinification:
Fermentation
in stainless still tanks under controlled temperature
conditions. Long maceration with repassing of the must over
the grape dregs. Three months refinement within oak barrels
from Slavonia.
Bright ruby-red color tending towards garnet-red with ageing;
intensely winey taste of fruit, well-balanced, dry and
slightly tanning which becomes round and velvet-like with the
passing of time. It is an excellent young wine suitable for
any occasion. It is advisable to taste it at a temperature of
16° to 18° C (degrees centigrades).
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UPC code: 7 84585 00429 4
2005 Vitae, Chianti, Colli Senesi 12/750ml
80%
Sangiovese,
up to 10% black Canaiolo, Tuscan Trebbiano and Malvasia of the
region of Chianti separately and jointly up to 10%. Vinification:
Fermentation
in stainless still tanks under controlled temperature
conditions. Long maceration with repassing of the must over
the grape dregs. Three months refinement within oak barrels
from Slavonia.
Bright ruby-red color tending towards garnet-red with ageing;
intensely winey taste of fruit, well-balanced, dry and
slightly tanning which becomes round and velvet-like with the
passing of time. It is an excellent young wine suitable for
any occasion. It is advisable to taste it at a temperature of
16° to 18° C (degrees centigrades).
"This is a dark garnet wine with a reddish-purple glint,
a little more shaded toward blue-violet than Chianti's usual
reddish highlights, perhaps signaling its youth. Spicy
black-cherry aromas are typical of basic Chianti, as are its
fresh and bright flavors, simple black fruit nicely balanced
by crisp acidity, making for a fine food wine."
- Robin Garr's Wine Lovers' Page
FOOD MATCH: Moving away from the stereotypical
red-sauced pasta or the traditional red meat (although either
would have been just fine), we paired it with a tasty if less
obvious match: rich, dark turkey thighs seared on the stovetop
and finished in the oven.
VALUE: Fine value, and reassuring to find wine of this
quality still available in the single-digit range.
WHEN TO DRINK: Not meant for long-term cellaring, but
it should certainly hold up for a year or two on the wine
rack.
National Retail Price: $13.99 /
bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 00803 2
2004 Vitae, Chianti, Colli Senesi 6/1.5L
National Retail Price: $22.95 /
bottle
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#I0EE26707
UPC code: 7 84585 00246 7
2001 Vitae, Rosso di Montalcino 6/750ml
Rosso
di Montalcino’s are wines that are either from young vines
on the property, or are declassified Brunello’s.
They are aged for only one year in cask and are meant
to be consumed much sooner than Brunello’s as they typically
don’t require years of maturation to reveal their potential.
The wine is soft and rounded with a touch of oak, with
enduring fruit flavors.
National Retail Price: $28.95 /
bottle
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UPC code:
7 84585 00246 7
2000 Vitae, Rosso di Montalcino 6/750ml
The 2000 Rosso di Montalcino wines are some of the best
that Fran has tasted, more reminiscent of Brunello’s than of
Rosso’s.
Deep red ruby color, intense and complete, ethereal aroma with
fruity touches, well fused with the sweet aroma of the wood in
which it was aged.
It is well structured, smooth and powerful, with strong
and precise characteristics.
National Retail Price: $28.95 /
bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 00245 0
1999 Vitae, Brunello di Montalcino 6/750ml
The
wine has been aged in large barrels (BOTTI), small barriques
and Taransaud. Loads of red licorice, grapes and fresh flowers
on the nose. Medium to full bodied, with well integrated
tannins and a clean finish.
“Loads of red licorice, grapes and fresh flowers on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins
and a clean finish. A couple years would make it even better. Best
after 2005. 740 cases made.” - The Wine Spectator,
91 pts
National Retail Price: $66.00 /
bottle
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