Tag: Chianti Classico
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2020 Felsina Chianti Classico [Rating: 3/5 | $ 20]
This is one of my favorite Chianti Classico producers. I am very familiar with their straight Chianti Classico, their Riserva, and their special riserva, Rancia. This wine was ruby, medium intensity on the darker side. Plum, tobacco, strawberry jam in the nose and palate. Also sage and spice box. Medium body, with very intense aromatics.…
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2020 Monte Bernardi “Retromarcia” Chianti Classico [Rating: 3/5 | $ 21]
Ruby with a hint of purple, medium intensity color. The nose is medium intense, initially with plums and a hint of animal notes. On the palate it is rich with cherries, but also some smokiness/veggie flavor. It is very tannic and with upfront acidity. Very long finish, with drying tannins but a lot of fruit…
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2019 Rodano Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $19]
Wine and cheese? This bottle has both. This is one of my favorite – and affordable (at $16 – $19) – Chianti Classicos. (Yes, as you can see, I taste and review a lot of them). It is characterized by being an explosive wine. It’s full body, packed with plums and strawberry jam aromas, and…
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2021 Poggio Scalette Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $19]
This is another Chianti Classico that I recommend. I’ve had this multiple times and at $16-19 it is a great value. The producer Poggio Scalette is renown for its top tier Carbonaione wine (which cost around $50), but this is an amazing value that delivers a lot of pleasure too. Each time I try this…
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2018 Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico [Rating: 5/5 | $28]
I am starting with my favorite wine, and one of the two wines that made me fall in love with Chianti Classico. Chianti Classico is a subregion of the broader Chianti appellation. All the wines are based on the grape variety Sangiovese. This makes wines that are high in acidity, fresh, elegant, and with a…
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