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Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Sangiovese · Canaiolo
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Chianti Classico
- Appellation
- Chianti Classico
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled meats · pasta with tomato sauce · aged cheeses · mushroom risotto · lamb
Rated vintages
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201488 pts
Delicate scents of blue flower, red berry and pressed powder float out of the glass. The palate shows good structure for the vintage, offering juicy wild cherry, anise and a hint of chopped herb accompanied by lithe tannins and bright acidity. Drink through 2017.
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201389 pts
A blend of Sangiovese and 7% Canaiolo, this bright red opens with pretty aromas of violet, woodland berry and a whiff of baking spice. The vibrant palate offers tart cherry, black raspberry and anise alongside sleek tannins and fresh acidity.
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201190 pts
Soft and forward, this opens with aromas of ripe plum, violet, leather, tilled earth and baking spices. The warm palate delivers fleshy black cherry accented with anisette and white pepper alongside round tannins. This is delicious but already evolved, so enjoy soon.