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Chianti Classico

San Giusto a Rentennano

Chianti Classico · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Sangiovese · Canaiolo · Colorino
Country
Italy
Region
Chianti Classico
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

pasta with tomato sauce · grilled meats · pork shoulder · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 2012

  • 201189 pts

    This offers lovely floral fragrances of violet, iris and pressed powder. The palate shows sour cherry flavors layered with clove, white pepper, nutmeg and espresso notes. The finish is short and dry.

  • 201093 pts

    This hallmark Chianti Classico boasts a heady perfume of violet, underbrush, peach blossom and clove. The palate delivers bright red fruit, pepper and cinnamon with crushed cherry in the forefront. It's nicely balanced and should develop complexity over the next few years but is…