The 1975, at 42 years-old, Verrazzano Chianti Classico had 12% alcohol, cost under $9 back then, and scored 19 Dionysian points of a possible 20! This Gold Medal wine was, after decanting, soft with a spicy smoky nose showing some tomato-sauce aromas.
Verrazzano, has a New York bridge named after him for discovering North America. Wine has ben made at his estate in Greve, Tuscany for about 500 years. They’ve got it right using traditional methods for fermentation.
Try aging some newly released Verrazzano Chianti Classico for at least a decade and you’ll be pleased. In Vino Veritas.
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