Del Maguey Vida tends to present more assertive smoke and vegetal character

underscored by a hint of strawberry and buttery toast

and bittersweet cocoa slowly giving way to warm spice and black tea

Taste: The palate opens sweet and syrupy with unmistakable watermelon flavor — reviewers frequently compare it to a Jolly Rancher

It drinks well on its own as a sipping red but also pairs naturally with food

Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva sparkling-wines Del Maguey Vida tends toNozzole Chianti Classico Riserva is a 750ml, 14% ABV Tuscan red wine made from 100% Sangiovese in the heart of Chianti Classico. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling, this Riserva from the historic Tenuta di Nozzole estate exemplifies the structured, age worthy style that distinguishes the appellation's top tier. Quick Facts: ABV: 14% Origin: Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Riserva Estate: Tenuta di Nozzole Production & Heritage Tenuta di Nozzole