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Chianti Classico
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
red meats · pasta with tomato sauce · aged cheeses · cured meats
Rated vintages
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201386 pts
This bright, easygoing wine is endowed with fragrant violet, iris, red berry and tilled soil aromas. The sleek, no-frills palate offers crushed red berry, white pepper and a hint of coffee alongside lively acidity and limber tannins. It's simple but well made. Drink through 2017.
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201187 pts
Scorched earth, menthol, cooking spice and mature plum aromas take shape in the glass. The forward palate offers dried black cherry, coffee and licorice alongside smooth, polished tannins. Drink soon to capture the remaining fruit flavor.