Tasting - Gabriella Chianti

Last but not least, we head to the Gabriella Chianti.  This red wine comes from the Tuscany region of Italy.  With 100% Sangiovese grapes, this 2008 wine sold for $7.95.  The tasting notes provided first noted the wine's deep color, an almost purple, that you would expect with most Chiantis.  Next, it points to the fruit, balanced by a bit of spice.  While a bold, smooth wine, you can expect this Chianti to be be velvety smooth.  This might be one of the first times I agree with the tasting notes.  Maybe that means I'm getting better?  I definitely picked up on the spices immediately on the nose.  There was a citrus-y smell and taste, picking up on the fruitiness described.  With this being a red wine, I expected it to be dry.  Instead, I felt this wine was sweeter than usual, keeping with the velvety smoothness described.  I definitely liked this wine, and while I may not have tried it with food, I very well may go back to get it later.