Tasting: Terra del Giglo Chianti


Terra del Giglo
Chianti
Tuscany
Italy
2013
$12

Winery Review: This wine’s shy nose eventually reveals black-skinned fruit and a whiff of baking spice, while the palate offers straightforward plum and clove flavors. It's easy-drinking and has mellow tannins.

My Review: I enjoyed this wine because I liked the way the spiciness in the wine hit the back of your palate, and that was something that I hadn't experienced before. This wine had aromas of plum and a little hint of grapefruit, and I was able to smell a little bit of cardamom in the wine as well. 

I tasted this wine by itself. 



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