The 2007 Chianti Classico is a very pretty, floral Chianti endowed with generous red fruit. This medium-bodied, delicate wine is best enjoyed over the next few years while the fruit is fresh. Texturally, it is quite elegant and perfumed, almost Pinot-like in the way it hovers on the palate. The finish is long and sublime. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2014.
My tasting last year with proprietor Luca Martini di Cigala was an eye-opener. Aside from his humility – which always leaves a deep impression – I was simply blown away by the quality of the 2006s, which were in barrel at the time. His 2006 Percarlo was glorious that day, but it won’t be released until next year. In the meantime, these new releases should keep the estate’s fans, of which I am one, more than happy.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119
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