Good Cheap Wine Guide

Giordano D’Aquino Chianti Riserva 2003 paid $7.99

 

Ranking: Serve Proudly to Guests!

What Others Say:  from Daquino.com With a vinous bouquet of good intensity that refines with aging, a Riserva is barrel-aged at least two years. It consists of a full, dry, slightly tannic, harmonious flavor and is best served with grilled meats, game and seasoned cheeses. Serve at room temperature and open one hour before serving.

WINE CHARACTERISTICS 

ZONE OF PRODUCTION:   Tuscany Region
TYPE OF VINES:   Sangiovese, Canaiole, Trebbiano, Malvasia
COLOUR:   Ruby
BOUQUET:   Perfume
FLAVOUR:   Semi-dry
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME:   12%\

What I Thought: Trader Joe’s sometimes comes up with marvels. (There is magic in the Hawaiin Shirt!)  Let’s see…did I like this wine ?  Well gee,  it’s from a great winemaking family, it’s Italian ( Tuscan even) and it was…$7.99!  Wow!  Probably one of my best Wine Quests ever.  The wines listed on the D”Aquni website literally are the Who’s Who of an Italian wine list.  Amarone della Valpolicella, Bardolino, Montepulciano D’Abruzza…  So what would you expect.  Rich flavor, fruitful but not fruity (does that make sense).  Good Chiantis are reported to have a cherry undertone (from what I read anyway) and be well balanced.  This one filled the tongue well and still had a bright, lighter feel like I have come to asssociate with a good Chianti.

Thank you Trader  Joes for making my weak dollar bring a fair exchange in Lira per liter or is it Euro?  Either way, enjoy!

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