Carpineto Chianti Castaldo 2006

Something Italian and cheap, well cheapish. This wine around $14 opened to aromas of cherry, rose petals, amaretto and some minerals. On the palate it was initially quite thin and sharp, however over an hour or so in the decanter, it did soften somewhat to show a respectable balance and savoury but light finish. Overall not bad but certainly not the best Chianti at this price. Ruffino is a much better wine. Nice label though.
50+4+12+16+6 = 88/100