Monte Maria Chianti

Not great, but not bad either. When you pop the cork, there is a big bunch of cherry, like we would expect from Chianti. It is pretty simple, but, it did not cost much either. There are no flaws, it is clean and well made. Very typical color. The nose is a little manipulated, maybe from an acid addition. The fruit is very black cherry with graphite, and earthy minerals. Nicely balanced acidity keeps everything rounded and interesting. Not much …