Chianti Classico Sangiovese

Drank 1/29/22

Nose is spectacular, with blackberry, plums, vanilla, and cedar. On the palate, black and red cherry, plums, earth, and a bit of tomato sauce. Firm but well entegrated, and balanced tannins lend structure to the long finish. This has evident oak treatment, and has a very international feel with the roundness given by the merlot. May not be everyone's cup of tea, but I find this very enjoyable, and a great value at around $18

5/21/8/4/4 +50 = 92 pts.

Excellent with a stromboli

Drank 1/10/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.

Red cherry, sweet tobacco, and some earth on the nose. Red cherry, leather, and earth on the palate. Very nice balance. Really enjoyed this.

3/22/8/5/3 +50 =91 pts.

Had with typical Tuscan food. Suited it well.

Medium ruby hue with medium saturation. Aromas of blackberry, cherry, leather, mint, plum, raspberry, rose petal, tar, and vanilla. Medium-plus body, with medium-plus tannins and high acidity. Complex but elegant bouquet, palate full of red fruit with a satisfying, earthy finish. Highly versatile. Blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot.

Easy Chianti full body

This is the reserve for $32 at total wine. I am usually not a huge fan of chianti's but this is Definitely the best chianti I've had. It is much richer and deeper than most and finishes sharp with a little acidity. I didn't have it with a meal but you can tell it needs a hearty meaty dish along side. Not worth the price tag!!

Good with pasta, not exceptionally robust.

Not my favorite Chianti.

Buy recommendation at $18 in store, good Chianti

I'm not much of a Chianti enthusiast, but this one could change my mind.