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Chianti Classico

San Fabiano Calcinaia

Chianti Classico · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Red Blend
Country
Italy
Region
Chianti Classico
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast meats · aged cheeses · pasta with tomato sauce · game meats

Rated vintages

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 201387 pts

    Aromas of toast, underbrush and a hint of chocolate covered-cherry lead the nose. The firm palate offers dried black cherry, a hint of star anise and a green note of powdered sage alongside nervous acidity. Tightly packed, bracing tannins leave a tongue-drying finish.

  • 201289 pts

    Aromas of ripe plum, violet, vanilla, toast and leafy underbrush come together on this is full-bodied red. The palate offers black cherry marinated in spirits, grilled porcini mushroom and dried aromatic herb alongside assertive tannins that leave a somewhat drying finish.

  • 2011

  • 2010