Ecco Domani Chianti, 2004

Another new red, and this time it is a varietal that I've never had before: Chianti. The only impression I've had of a Chianti is from Silence of the Lambs. Well, let's say I am NOT eating any body parts with my glass of wine tonight! lol
(image borrowed from the company site)

From the back label:
Fashioned in Italy, the heart of today's style and design, Ecco Domani Wines are the definitive expression of modern Italian lifestyle. I take inspiration for my wines from my family's traditional winemaking techniques and from contemporary Italian culture. I blend these influences to create Ecco Domani Chianti, a well-balanced wine with aromas of cherry and fresh red fruit. Ecco Domani Chianti is crafted from 100% Sangiovese grapes, sourced from some of the finest vineyards in the celebrated region of Tuscany.
Ciao! ~Fabrizio Gatto, Winemaker, Ecco Domani


Company Links:
Ecco Domani main
Chianti page

Price: not sure. It was one of the bottles I bought awhile back (last year) so I don't recall. No prices were listed on the company web site. But I don't think it was anything expensive, because I'm pretty sure I bought it at the local grocery store, and didn't pay more than $20 at the most. (I never spend more than that on a bottle of wine!)

Smell: fruity and slightly spicy. Not smoky. A little peppery. Dark color in the glass.
Taste: strong flavor, spicy and peppery just like it smells. Also slightly sweet for the fruity part. To me, it's alot like a Merlot. I can't drink it quickly... it's one that I will sip and one small glass will probably last all evening.

I had mine slightly chilled (because TX room temp is too warm) but not fully chilled. As far as the vineyard goes, I liked their Pinot Grigio once, too. It was a long time ago, but I remember I liked it.

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April 29th- nearly 2 weeks later- I find this bottle still in the fridge! Oops! But strangely enough- it almost tastes and feels smoother and better now than it did when it was still 'fresh'. It still smells spicy and peppery, with a slight fruity overtone... but the taste is smoother. I can drink it faster/easier now- because that bite is gone. I actually like it alot more now!