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Winemaker’s Collection

2009 Chianti Red Blend

The Zonin Winemaker’s Collection Red Blend from the 2009 vintage hails from the renowned Chianti region, celebrated for its exquisite wines. This elegant red blend showcases a rich, garnet color that invites you to explore its depths. With a medium body, it strikes the perfect balance between substance and drinkability, making it a delightful choice for various occasions. The acidity is bright and lively, providing a refreshing backdrop that enhances the wine's overall flavor profile. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring luscious notes of dark cherry, plum, and subtle hints of berry, while an underlying earthiness brings complexity to the experience. Tannins are soft and well-integrated, offering a smooth mouthfeel that complements the wine's character beautifully. As an off-dry red blend, it presents an inviting sweetness that makes it incredibly food-friendly, perfect for pairing with classic Italian dishes or enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Italy
Italy

While France takes the crown for the most famous wines styles and grape varieties, Italy is where wine was first perfected. The ancient Greeks called it Oenotria—"land of the vines"—and the Roman Empire advanced grape growing and winemaking to a level of quality we still enjoy today. But behind Italy's best-known wines, such as Chianti, Barolo and prosecco, there's an almost endless diversity of delights awaiting the intrepid explorer. The key to understanding Italian wine is regionality and (of course) food. From the aromatic and sparkling whites of the north to Sicily's rich and spicy reds, Italy offers wine lovers a lifetime of gastronomic treats.

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