Campbell Mattinson 94+ points!
Campbell Mattinson 94+ points!"Castagna's La Chiave sangiovese 2006 takes 'seriousness' in Australian sangiovese to a different level.
It has the same lean, tight profile as the Genesis Syrah of the same vintage though in the end it presents quite differently. It's nothing but ripe and yet there's barely any trace of sweetness here. Roasted meats, dark cherries, gunsmoke, gumleaf and asian spices. That's the flavour profile. Has lovely acidity, cleansing and natural and appropriate to the overall wine. Will hold it in excellent stead. Needs time for the tannin to resolve itself; but it will. Aftertaste is immensely savoury. A strong, robust, serious wine."
Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front, Oct 2009
Country:
Australia
Region:
VIC- Beechworth
Variety:
Wine Red - Sangiovese
Size:
750mL
