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Criterion Collection Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.586 ratings
8.64 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Allison Lyzenga

Light bodied; aromas of herbs and earth; sour, firm tannins, red fruits, earth, dried flowers

Light bodied; aromas of herbs and earth; sour, firm tannins, red fruits, earth, dried flowers

Dec 11th, 2016
Paul Weil

This is a very nice food Chianti, perfect for spicy Italian cuisine.

This is a very nice food Chianti, perfect for spicy Italian cuisine.

Nov 29th, 2016
Zane Fralick

Production Terra D'Oro Winery

8.6

Very earthy and delicious

Very earthy and delicious

Sep 24th, 2016
Zane Fralick

Production Terra D'Oro Winery

8.8

Nice dry crisp Chianti. Cherry and burnt fruit flavored. Light on the palate.

Nice dry crisp Chianti. Cherry and burnt fruit flavored. Light on the palate.

Dec 27th, 2015
zbreezy

Love the bit of pepper on the nose. Full and mildly complex flavor.

Love the bit of pepper on the nose. Full and mildly complex flavor.

Feb 10th, 2021
Erin Chaney

Loved this! At Whole Foods.

Loved this! At Whole Foods.

Mar 22nd, 2019
Matt Stemple

Smooth. Easy drinking.

Smooth. Easy drinking.

Apr 1st, 2018
DCH
8.7

An unremarkable Chianti Classico that does show good skeletal elements of a better example at a low price. At $12 you could do worse.

An unremarkable Chianti Classico that does show good skeletal elements of a better example at a low price. At $12 you could do worse.

Oct 12th, 2017
Asi
8.5

Good

Good

Aug 29th, 2017
Nena Madonia

Roeroe in town. This was ok

Roeroe in town. This was ok

Jul 10th, 2017