TASTING NOTES FOR Coli Chianti DOCG Tuscany Italy 2024

🍷 Appearance
Bright ruby red with youthful vibrancy, showing clarity and freshness. Develops garnet hues with age.

👃 Aromas
Intense and persistent, with classic red berry notes—cherry, raspberry and wild berries.
Subtle spice and delicate floral hints emerge with time, adding complexity.

👅 Palate
Dry and lively, delivering fresh red fruit flavours with a vibrant, youthful edge.
Well-balanced with good structure, showing a cheerful, supple character typical of young Chianti.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and approachable with fine, lightly firm tannins.
The finish is clean and persistent, with lingering red fruit and a subtle savoury note, evolving to a more velvety texture over time.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Chianti DOCG—fresh, vibrant and food-friendly.
Built on Sangiovese, offering bright acidity, red fruit purity and a balanced, easy-drinking Tuscan profile with the ability to soften and develop further.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with pizza, pasta, charcuterie, roast meats or tomato-based dishes. Also excellent with aged cheeses and classic Italian cuisine.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously versatile Italian red—fresh, lively and made for food.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a reliable, crowd-pleasing European style—or a smart straight dozen for everyday drinking.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷