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

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
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
Emily

Dry, earthy cherry flavored

Dry, earthy cherry flavored

Apr 20th, 2017
Bobby Link

Great value and good taste!

Great value and good taste!

Apr 13th, 2017
Cara Bentrup

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

Not too dry, not too fruity.

Not too dry, not too fruity.

Jan 9th, 2017