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Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend

9.094 ratings
9.114 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Jordan Wardlaw

This is a LOT of Chianti for your dollar. 2015 vintage has a ways to go in terms of attaining the proper harmony but the sheer intensity, focus and rustic beauty are superb. Pulsating with bright acid, mineral tension and dusty tannin. Tart red fruits and anise/cinnamon flavors light up the mid palate. Give it a serious decant now and it will be quite rewarding. Outstanding potential.

This is a LOT of Chianti for your dollar. 2015 vintage has a ways to go in terms of attaining the proper harmony but the sheer intensity, focus and rustic beauty are superb. Pulsating with bright acid, mineral tension and dusty tannin. Tart red fruits and anise/cinnamon flavors light up the mid palate. Give it a serious decant now and it will be quite rewarding. Outstanding potential.

Feb 7th, 2019
Andrew Lohse

Punching above its weight class. Cherry, blackberry, violet, iron-driven / balanced structure with solid boost of acid / crushable at this price

Punching above its weight class. Cherry, blackberry, violet, iron-driven / balanced structure with solid boost of acid / crushable at this price

Aug 7th, 2018
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.5

Beautiful Chianti, made by a lovely female winemaker, small family operation

Beautiful Chianti, made by a lovely female winemaker, small family operation

3 people found it helpfulOct 14th, 2014
Richard Shin

Nicely balanced simple Chianti. Makes a great weekday wine. Nothing memorable. But a food friendly, sour cherry, highly acidic, but light red. Not sure I would buy again.

Nicely balanced simple Chianti. Makes a great weekday wine. Nothing memorable. But a food friendly, sour cherry, highly acidic, but light red. Not sure I would buy again.

1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2021
Bryan

This was great. Almost chewable, but in a good, non tannic way. Like a cherry-plum cobbler but not sweet.

This was great. Almost chewable, but in a good, non tannic way. Like a cherry-plum cobbler but not sweet.

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2018
Stephanie Bruno Herndon

Beautiful Chianti from Angela Fronti, a lovely shining star of the region. Exuberant wine. Concentrated
on the palate. Bright red Bing cherry and violet flavors. Smooth but still
present tannins and a touch of vanilla on the finish. Could age for a few years, but can also enjoy now. Delicious with spinach and ricotta pasta.

Beautiful Chianti from Angela Fronti, a lovely shining star of the region. Exuberant wine. Concentrated
on the palate. Bright red Bing cherry and violet flavors. Smooth but still
present tannins and a touch of vanilla on the finish. Could age for a few years, but can also enjoy now. Delicious with spinach and ricotta pasta.

1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2016
Alexis Davis Iaconis

Hospitality Director Copain Wines

9.2

Lovely

Lovely

Jan 14th, 2015
Massimo Maietto

Senza difetti e pronto da bere ma manca un pó di corpo e tannino...un sangiovesino da merenda !!!

Senza difetti e pronto da bere ma manca un pó di corpo e tannino...un sangiovesino da merenda !!!

Oct 10th, 2014
Chris Baggetta

Sommelier/Wine Director Quince Restaurant

9.0

Bright, fresh, fruity and easy Chianti from a new organic producer.

Bright, fresh, fruity and easy Chianti from a new organic producer.

Sep 2nd, 2013
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

Agree with the comment that this a lot of Chianti for the price. Delicious and good tart, red fruit and tobacco. Liked a lot.

Agree with the comment that this a lot of Chianti for the price. Delicious and good tart, red fruit and tobacco. Liked a lot.

Sep 29th, 2021