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Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.926 ratings
9.03 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
Tom Casagrande

Probably my #1 Chianti estate. So fragrant and elegant. Nose has pure macerated cherry fruit, deep gravelly minerality, dried flowers and sweet spices. Lean, pure, and flavorful, with clingy intense cherry and ridiculous inner mouth aromas. Medium-full body and crisp acids on the long finish. (Not sure if I’m being objective here because of the estate.)

Probably my #1 Chianti estate. So fragrant and elegant. Nose has pure macerated cherry fruit, deep gravelly minerality, dried flowers and sweet spices. Lean, pure, and flavorful, with clingy intense cherry and ridiculous inner mouth aromas. Medium-full body and crisp acids on the long finish. (Not sure if I’m being objective here because of the estate.)

Dec 20th, 2017
D C
9.5

the length on this wine is phenomenal. Beautifully done.

the length on this wine is phenomenal. Beautifully done.

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2015
Enna Weng

2013 rose petals, violets, difficult vintage, but good structure, medium plus tannin, medium acidity, no ask aging, cement tank. Medium 13% alcohol.

2013 rose petals, violets, difficult vintage, but good structure, medium plus tannin, medium acidity, no ask aging, cement tank. Medium 13% alcohol.

Feb 24th, 2016
Marc Miller

Easy and sensitive with deep berry flavor. A satisfying bottle that punches way above its class from an obscure producer. Not to overstate it, but drinks like a well-matured Burgundy. Great find.

Easy and sensitive with deep berry flavor. A satisfying bottle that punches way above its class from an obscure producer. Not to overstate it, but drinks like a well-matured Burgundy. Great find.

Sep 11th, 2017
Jason Langer

Musky mushroom-like nose at first. Opens up decently.

Musky mushroom-like nose at first. Opens up decently.

Mar 18th, 2017
Peter Kupers

A classic expression of Sangiovese, spicy with bright red fruit and a very typical freshness that you can find in the best chianti wines. There is no room here for non-Italian grape varieties or an overdose of oak, and it is this classical approach that lends it all the more charm.

A classic expression of Sangiovese, spicy with bright red fruit and a very typical freshness that you can find in the best chianti wines. There is no room here for non-Italian grape varieties or an overdose of oak, and it is this classical approach that lends it all the more charm.

Feb 2nd, 2017
Renee Stroebel

With Briana and Chris and Chris

With Briana and Chris and Chris

Jan 28th, 2017
Rassadkin Alexander

02/2016

Jan 3rd, 2017
Paul B.

Finally tracked down both 2012 and 2013. The 13 is superior. Fruity and light enough but long legs are the show.

Finally tracked down both 2012 and 2013. The 13 is superior. Fruity and light enough but long legs are the show.

Feb 7th, 2016
Harri Sharman

Super fruity drinking wine! Yum

Super fruity drinking wine! Yum

Dec 17th, 2015