Cecchi, Chianti 2008, 375 ml, USD 17
This is a Chianti DOCG in small bottle (kind of 2 half filled wine glasses). Not a complex red but well balanced. Acceptable and complete palate all through. Not deliciuos either but a kind of sourness stand that makes it drinkable. Red berries compoted and unsweetened. I´d say 84 points and probably structure enough to endure 4-6 years of proper cellar (the agglomerated cork stand for no more than that span)
In Brazil same price Terrazas, Malbec 750 ml 2008 from Mendoza (Lujan de Cuyo Departament) showed a very good structure with fruity mix balanced with alcohol and a softer acidity but far much more complex and attractive. I´d say a 88 points red to enjoy the best less than 4 years (even the natural cork may allow a 6 years cellar growth).
The last `same price´ tasted was a 2008 Brazilian Cabernet Sauvignon from Rio Grande do Sul State and didn´t reach the 70´s point threshold.
Brazil´s market of wine´s overtaxed pushing artificially up the prices. Argentina´s market´s showing the same distortion only with imported wines. The joint venture of winelovers may overcome these high charges for individual consumers. The way things go!
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