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