Category: Chianti Classico
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2020 Fattoria Rodano Chianti Classico [Rating: 4.5/5 | $18]
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Tasted November 26, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #FattoriaRodano #Value I think there is a conspiracy against this wine. Although it is consistently a very expressive, traditional (non oaked), and tasty Chianti Classico, it is difficult – if not impossible – to find reviews of it. It’s as if the wine media are…
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2021 Rocca di Montegrossi [Rating: 3.5/5 | $23]
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Tasted on November 11, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #RoccaDiMontegrossi Dry red wine, 14% alcohol. Dark, with pomegranate color rim. Medium intensity nose, with raspberry, blackberry, cherry liqueur, accompanied by tomato leaf. Medium-full body, with vibrant acidity that coats your palate. There are some darker fruit aromas in the palate, like plums, and…
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2021 Bibbiano Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $18]
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Tasted on September 29, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #ChiantiClassico #Chianti #Bibbiano In my quest to try all – or at least most – of the Chianti Classico producer, this was on my radar for having a high reputation for quality and price minded wines. Dry red wine, 14% alcohol. Medium-high opacity, garnet color rims.…
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2021 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $22]
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Tasted on August 23, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #ChiantiClassico #Chianti #BadiaAColtibuono This is a reference producer of traditionally-made Chianti Classico, i.e., medium body, fresh, and showing red fruit. I have already reviewed previous vintages. This is the latest release in the US market. Dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol. Medium opacity, ruby color. Medium-high intensity…
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2020 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico [Rating: 4.5/5 | $29]
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Tasted on May 26, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #IsoleEOlena Dry red wine, 14% alcohol. Medium-dark opacity, ruby color. Medium-high intensity nose, displaying plum, blackberried, jujubes, flowers, wood chest. Medium-full body, medium-high concentration of aromas, with a perfectly integrated acidity and smooth texture. Flavors linger in a very long finish with ripe dark…
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2020 San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva “Il Grigio” [Rating: 4.5/5 | $23]
![2020 San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva “Il Grigio” [Rating: 4.5/5 | $23]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_7519-1.jpg?w=1024)
Tasted on May 8, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #SanFelice #Value When I was thinking I should turn to different wines and not drink only Chianti Classico, this wine made me think again. Dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol. Medium-dark opacity, pomegranate color. Medium-high intensity nose, displaying black cherries, plums, and strawberries. In all…
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2019 Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $26]
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Tastes on April 27, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #VillaCalcinaia Another reference producer of Chianti Classico that I haven’t reviewed yet. Here it goes. Dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol. Medium opacity, ruby color. Medium-high intensity nose, showcasing tart cherries, canned peaches, flowers, and clover. Medium body, there is a fizzy texture in the…
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2020 San Felice Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $18]
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Tasted on April 12, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #ChiantiClassico #SanFelice Another reference producer of Chianti Classico that I haven’t reviewed yet. So here it is. Dry red wine, 13% alcohol. Medium-light opacity, ruby color. Medium intensity nose, with bright red fruit, mostly strawberry and cherry, and some Mediterranean herbs (accents of rosemary, sage). Medium…
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2021 Istine Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $23]
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Tasted on March 31, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany # Chianti #ChiantiClassico #Istine This is another reference producer of Chianti Classico. Their vineyards are very high in altitude, around 500 m (1600 ft). This makes the wines fresher, more elegant, and with greater acidity (even more than other Sangiovese). With global warming, this is an…
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2021 Riecine Chianti Classico [Rating: 4.5/5 | $30]
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Tasted on March 7, 2024. #DailyWine #Wine #Sangiovese #Tuscany #ChiantiClassico #Riecine A wonderfully tasty Chianti Classico that reminds me why this is my favorite wine denomination. Dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol. Medium opacity, garnet color. Medium intensity nose, with jujubes, raspberry, pomegranate, and floral notes. The aromas are really pure and attractive. In the palate…
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