Tuesday Blind Tastings

Castagna La Chiave Sangiovese 2009

Beechworth, Australia

Price: $75

Rating: 96

Source: Cellar

Description: Medium bodied with garnet on the rim. Sour cherries, pepper and development on the nose. The palate was lean, delicate and intense with a delicious mouthfeel and chalky tannins. A wine with delightful fruit, drinking at its best.

Tasting date: 30 July 2019

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