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Chianti Classico DOCG Wine Guide

The heartbeat of Tuscany — vivid, food-loving Sangiovese

Sangiovese, Canaiolo, ColorinoServe 15–17°CAge 8–25 years
Chianti Classico wine colour in the glass
Typical colourMedium ruby

Overview

Between Florence and Siena lies the historic core of Chianti. The 'Gallo Nero' (Black Rooster) Gran Selezione wines are now among Italy's most compelling. Sangiovese on galestro schist produces wines of cherry, dried herbs and vivid acidity.

In The Glass

Colour
Medium ruby
Nose
Sour cherry, Raspberry, Dried herbs, Leather and Earth.
Palate
The heartbeat of Tuscany — vivid, food-loving Sangiovese. Generally medium-bodied, crisp acidity, medium tannins, dry, with a long finish.

Tasting Profile

Body Medium3/5
Tannins Medium3/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5

Grapes

SangioveseCanaioloColorino

Aromas And Notes

Sour cherryRaspberryDried herbsTomato leafLeatherEarthVioletOak spiceTobaccoDried cherryTruffle

Terroir

Mediterranean — hot dry summers, cold winters, 300–600m altitude.

Galestro (friable schist)Alberese (hard limestone-clay)

Food Pairings

Bistecca FiorentinaRibollitaWild mushroom pastaPecorino

Notable Producers

  • Fontodi, founded 1968 - Flaccianello della Pieve
  • Isole e Olena, founded 1956 - Chianti Classico Riserva
  • Badia a Coltibuono, founded 1050 - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione