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Chianti
Visit "Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG) Chiantirecognized in 1984, symbolizes the viticultural excellence of Tuscany, in the heart of Italy, bordered by the Tyrrhenian Sea. This distinction, awarded to wines from certain Tuscan provinces including Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Pistoia, Pisa and Prato, highlights a unique terroir. The Chianti denomination may be accompanied by local specificities such as Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colline Pisane, Montalbano and Rùfina. The ChiantiThis prestigious red wine is a blend of sangiovese, the region's king grape variety, enriched with mammolo, canaiolo and trebbiano. The Chianti is distinguished by a landscape of rolling green hills, dotted with vineyards and olive groves, where winemakers masterfully exploit the climatic complexity of the Tuscan hills. The wines of Chianti can be identified by their traditional bottle, the fiasque with its rounded shape, while the Chianti Riserva, after three years' ageing in oak barrels, are presented in Bordeaux-style bottles. Since 1996, the Chianti Classico is distinguished by stricter criteria, forbidding blending with white grape varieties, an excellence embodied by the productions of Domaine Malenchini and Domaine Antinori.

Chianti, terroir wine

Italian Chianti emanates from a land rich in history and tradition, shaped by centuries and the cradle of exceptional expertise. It's a mosaic of medieval villages, nestled among vineyards, in a landscape of varying altitudes, clay-limestone, bathed in light, offering panoramas of pictorial beauty, where each village resonates with a lyrical melody. Tuscany, with its provinces of Siena, Florence, Pisa, Prado, Arezzo and Pistoia, is home to the world-famous red wine: Chianti.

Chianti, an exceptional wine

At the crossroads of Greve, Radda, Castellina and Gaiole, the beating heart of Chianti wine in Tuscany, exceptional vineyards benefit from generous sunshine. Chianti Classico, the flagship of Italian Chianti wine, benefits from a protected designation of origin, the oldest in the world. This blend, predominantly Sangiovese and Merlot, is made according to a centuries-old tradition, enriched with raisin must for optimal fermentation, known as il governo. This method, along with the co-planting of grape varieties according to their proportion in the blend, contributes to Chianti 's reputation as one of Italy's finest wines.

Chianti, a distinctive Italian wine

Chianti, with its emblematic Fiasco bottle, combines roundness and elegance thanks to Tuscany's ideal terroir and climate. Ruby-red in color, it releases floral aromas, offering a dry, balanced taste that softens with age. The ideal companion to Italian meals, Chianti goes perfectly with red meats, game or rustic cheeses, especially when aged or in the Riserva version, and can be enjoyed at room temperature, revealing all the richness of its terroir.
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Castello di Ama - Chianti Classico San Lorenzo 2018

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94+/100 Robert Parker

Italy
sangiovese
black fruits
braised lamb
Mediterranean

"A truly Mediterranean spirit boasting an all-Italian identity according to the Wine Advocate!"

"The Castello di Ama 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo is one of the most distinctive wines in the vast portfolio offered by this estate. I always seem to find a balsamic note in the San Lorenzo Sangiovese (a blend of some of the estate's finest fruit, with a touch of Merlot and Malvasia Nera), and it comes through clearly in this vintage with toasty rosemary and even a touch of black olive. This wine is truly Mediterranean in spirit, and boasts an entirely Italian identity. Its supple, medium-weight texture is amplified by elegant fruit and spice. Its fresh acidity makes it the ideal partner for your favorite Tuscan pasta or pici recipes. 2023-2038" (Wine Advocate 2021)

Il Palagio - Chianti When We Dance 2022

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4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Italy
sangiovese
charmer
beef tenderloin
bio&bon

"A delicious, accessible Chianti from Sting that will have your palate dancing!

"The Tenuta Il Palagio 2022 Chianti When We Dance (made from certified organic sangiovese and a tiny portion of canaiolo and colorino) is lively and punchy, with candied cherry and redcurrant aromas that come out of the glass nicely. No barrel aging is used. The easy Sangiovese character is perfect for gnocchi in a creamy cheese sauce. The finish is quite lean but fresh, with dry, mineral notes on the finish." (Wine Advocate 2024)

Domaine Malenchini - Chianti 2018

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3/5 (8 reviews)

Diletta Malenchini concocts here a Chianti revealing lovely fresh, very fruity aromas. The palate is balanced, with good acidity that gives the wine brightness and freshness. A tasty, gourmet red for lovers of the appellation. An excellent value for money Chianti treat!

Domaine Malenchini - Chianti Colli Fiorentini 2017

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2.9/5 (14 reviews)

This Chianti Colli Fiorentini is the very expression of its terroir: flavors of intense red fruits and spices emerge from the glass. Its power, richness and aromatic palette will amaze your taste buds! A true ambassador of the appellation to discover and savor with a fine cheese platter.

Travignoli - Busi Chianti Rufina 2016

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3.7/5 (6 reviews)

With its ruby-red color, this Chianti Rufina has an elegant, gourmand nose, dominated by intense floral aromas. On the palate, the acidity is crisp on the attack, juicy and fresh on the mid-palate. The perfect spring wine!

Travignoli - Busi Chianti Rufina Riserva 2014

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3.8/5 (11 reviews)

After 20 months' barrel ageing, Riserva reveals ripe floral aromas. More concentrated, but still with great aromatic elegance, it's a round, well-balanced wine which, given its slightly tight tannins and freshness, will keep for several years.

Tenuta di Sticciano - Maggiano 2016

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3.3/5 (11 reviews)

This Chianti wears the Tuscan habit to perfection: a ruby-red color, intense, ripe aromas of flowers and red fruit, and a juicy, fresh texture. Ideal with winter dishes. At this price, it's a bargain!

Tenuta di Lilliano - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2014

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4.2/5 (5 reviews)

After 15 months' barrel ageing, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione reveals all its superb qualities: a wine that is both full-bodied and feminine, with great elegance. Very floral on the nose, its juice charms from the very first sip! It's a wine to enjoy now, and will improve with age.

Tenuta di Lilliano - Chianti Classico 2015

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2/5 (4 reviews)

Simple yet elegant, this Chianti Classico reveals aromas of fresh red fruit enhanced by subtle hints of spice. The palate is round, silky and generous. An express trip to Tuscany!

Antinori - Pèppoli 2009

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3.3/5 (3 reviews)

Cuvée Pèppoli comes from vines located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, benefiting from a unique micro-climate that gives this wine its characteristic style: complex, structured yet with a lovely fruity character. A lovely Chianti with intense aromas of red berries, accompanied by a hint of vanilla and chocolate. A fine wine to discover and enjoy now!

Fattoria Viticcio - Chianti Classico 2009

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2.7/5 (3 reviews)

Notes : James Suckling 92/100, Robert Parker 88/100, Wine Spectator 87/100
"Chianti Classico 2009 is magnificent. A warm, open bouquet leads into soft fruit, with floral and spicy notes. The wine also shows plenty of varietal perfume, with a round, harmonious finish." (The Wine Advocate August 2011 - Robert Parker)

Antinori - Badia A Passignano 2003

Notes : Wine Spectator 91/100, Robert Parker 88/100
"Chianti Classico Badia a Passignano 2003 is a rich expression of Sangiovese. Crafted in a vinous style, it offers notes of cherry, tobacco, undergrowth, grass and smoke on a full, generous frame. This is a tasty Chianti with a bright future ahead of it". (The Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)