Benchmark Wines

Criterion Collection Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.641 ratings

8.62 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

8.3

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

8.8

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

10

Loved this! At Whole Foods.

Loved this! At Whole Foods.

Mar 22nd, 2019

9.7

Smooth. Easy drinking.

Smooth. Easy drinking.

Apr 1st, 2018

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

8.5

Good

Good

Aug 29th, 2017

8.6

Dry, earthy cherry flavored

Dry, earthy cherry flavored

Apr 20th, 2017

9.3

Great value and good taste!

Great value and good taste!

Apr 13th, 2017

8.6

Nice to wind down a stressful day. Pairing with some pork chops!

Nice to wind down a stressful day. Pairing with some pork chops!

Jan 31st, 2017

Jeremy Harbottle

8.6

Not too dry, not too fruity.

Not too dry, not too fruity.

Jan 9th, 2017