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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
roasted meats · pasta with red sauce · aged cheeses · risottos · cured meats
Rated vintages
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201389 pts
Violet, woodland berry, baking spice and chopped mint aromas slowly emerge on this polished red. The bright palate doles out tart cherry, cinnamon and a hint of white pepper while lithe tannins and fresh acidity lend a refined framework.
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201288 pts
Perfumed berry, fragrant purple flower, menthol and tilled soil aromas lead the nose. The taut, rather lean palate offers dried black cherry, white pepper, leather and grilled sage accompanied by assertive, angular tannins that grip the finish.