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Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.952 ratings
9.12 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
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Rodney Rosser

Chianti auditioning - nice fruit forward (American palate pleasing) style

Chianti auditioning - nice fruit forward (American palate pleasing) style

1 person found it helpfulMay 14th, 2019
Michael Amoruso

Earthy, tobacco, dried red cherries. Background cranberry. Great acidity and tannins.

Earthy, tobacco, dried red cherries. Background cranberry. Great acidity and tannins.

May 17th, 2023
Timber Gillis

Not as complex as I expected from this price range. Notes of oak and smoke

Not as complex as I expected from this price range. Notes of oak and smoke

Dec 4th, 2021
Nena Madonia

One of my favorite chianti Classico. It’s not riserva but this 2017 is outstanding

One of my favorite chianti Classico. It’s not riserva but this 2017 is outstanding

May 6th, 2021
Danny Martinez

It has been a week. Kris is eating burrata for dinner. I guess some pasta and lamb, too. And Danny will partake as well. Though next time he wants to sit outside. Or at the counter. But instead we are at a random inside table and the wine is very, very needed tonight. (Plus delicious). Yes these words are random; we can’t manage much else today.

It has been a week. Kris is eating burrata for dinner. I guess some pasta and lamb, too. And Danny will partake as well. Though next time he wants to sit outside. Or at the counter. But instead we are at a random inside table and the wine is very, very needed tonight. (Plus delicious). Yes these words are random; we can’t manage much else today.

Mar 26th, 2021
Atsushi Kamitani

Not like a typical Chanti. Surprisingly deep but not heavy.

Not like a typical Chanti. Surprisingly deep but not heavy.

Jan 29th, 2021
Arthur Boccuti

This 2017 Chianti Classico is 100% Sangiovese. It opens in about an hour and is ready to drink then. I would not hold the wine over a year. No need to. The is balanced. A little to the dry side, but has fruit and a pleasant Sangiovese nose. Does well with big meals. It has moderate alcohol at 13.5% but remains easy to drink. A little to the light side in concentration but the color is deep purple. Enjoy.

This 2017 Chianti Classico is 100% Sangiovese. It opens in about an hour and is ready to drink then. I would not hold the wine over a year. No need to. The is balanced. A little to the dry side, but has fruit and a pleasant Sangiovese nose. Does well with big meals. It has moderate alcohol at 13.5% but remains easy to drink. A little to the light side in concentration but the color is deep purple. Enjoy.

Nov 16th, 2020
Hanibal

This is just so easy to drink and perfect for red sauce foods...the price caused me to give it an extra point

This is just so easy to drink and perfect for red sauce foods...the price caused me to give it an extra point

Oct 23rd, 2020
Hanibal

90 to 91 points. Perfect for food with tomato sauces. Taste of tart cherries oregano and basil. Very well made wine ...don't hesitate to buy for the price can't ask for more

90 to 91 points. Perfect for food with tomato sauces. Taste of tart cherries oregano and basil. Very well made wine ...don't hesitate to buy for the price can't ask for more

Sep 27th, 2020
Nena Madonia

Outstanding

Outstanding

Jul 20th, 2020