Chianti Wine

 

Chianti is perhaps Italy’s most popular wine, and in recent years has come to evoke images of basket-bottomed “fiasco” bottles, red and white checkered table cloths and Hannibal Lecter smacking his lips after reminiscing about sipping it paired with fava beans and a census taker’s liver. The origins of the name are nebulous. Some say its a derivation of “Clango,” “Clangor” or “Clanti” which can all refer to the call of a trumpet or horn, or the cry of a bird, hearkening back to the classical days of hunting expeditions. Others say it’s named for an Etruscan noble family, Clante. But by any name, there is evidence of its early stages as far back as the 14th century.
 
The Grand Duke of Tuscany, Cosimo III de Medici, is credited with creating demarcated subzones in Chianti in 1716. In 1932, these were further subdivided into what now stands as its official zones: Classico (the “heart” of the region and considered Read more »

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Varietals Produced in Chianti View all

  • Sangiovese

    Prounounced “San-joh-vay-say,” this Italian wine varietal is Tuscany’s #1 red wine grape. It’s the pistol of Central ...

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

Popular Wineries in Chianti View all

  • Castello di Verrazzano

    The Castle of Verrazzano is located on a hilltop in the Chianti Classico area, the first grape gr...

  • Castello di Poppiano

    I am a Tuscan wine and olive oil producer and, like other Tuscan producers who go back many gene...

  • Castello Il Palagio

    The very fest mention of the castle Il Palagio dates back to 1252, though it is thought to be muc...

  • Fattoria Della Aiola

    The Aiola castle has been known since the Middle-Ages being one of the most important Sienese str...

  • Rignana

    Surrounded by 120 hectares of vineyards, woodland and olive-groves, the Fattoria di Rignana is si...

  • Villa di Geggiano

    AZIENDA AGRARIA BIANCHI BANDINELLI (PRODUCERS OF FINE WINES FROM TUSCANY) The Owner...

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Chianti on Snooth

  • Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro 2006

    Snoothrank:

    Excellent flavour combination Read More

    Wine review by galloyd


  • I think the taxes are about the same here.I've never flown with that much wine, the excess baggage rates back from the UK are just too scary ... and driving isn't an option. I've joked in the past that you could drive to New Zealand if you made sure to keep your windows wound up for the bits where you were driving along the seabed but, uh, no ..... Read More

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  • For us the main problem is tax as well. I'll start paying closer attention, but I would guess that we tend to pay anywhere from 15% to 40% more than our southern neighbours pay for the same bottles. The worst thing, by far, is the limited selection in our stores.  Because of this, I routinely take back well over my limit. Even when I pay the ext... Read More

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  • No -- don't worry, it was just a joke on my part. Four years is a long time on the internet, but not in real life.I've brought wine back with me from France and the UK -- again, generally wines I can't buy in Australia -- but it's a bit harder than getting them back from the US to Canada. I'm limited to what I can fit in checked baggage, for one... Read More

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  • Pardon me, I'm just learning to use the internets.I'd venture to bet we share a common plight. Canada and taxes on alcohol go hand in hand. It has been painful to fork out the dough for those wines here. But I get to periodically go down across the border and bring back cases of wine from the US. In my defense, the wines I bring back aren't avai... Read More

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  • Only been four years -- not too long? I'll look out for the Fonterutoli though -- thanks.Tax on wine is fairly high in Australia, so it's often much more expensive than it is in the US (or France). I don't know how prices compare with Canada, though.I missed out on a Brunello & Barolo tasting earlier in the week, which was annoying. Both these w... Read More

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  • A timely reply. Just noticed this one started back in 2009.  Read More

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  • I've found  that Chianti has consistently proven to be one of the most versatile wines for pairing with foods. But there seem to be a lot of different types of Sangiovese wines, and I'm really just starting to explore the differences.So far, the best value I've found for a Chianti has been Fonterutoli Chianti Classico. It is available here in ca... Read More

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  • @Imperial210: their 2010 vintage is also terrific.  Continues to be a great value - - Cooking Inspired By Lifehttp://cookinginspiredbylife.wordpress.com/ Read More

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  • Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2009

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    The nose was classic Monsanto Chianti, showing ripe strawberry, with hints of plum, barnyard, animal musk and a whiff chalky mineral. On the palate, it was silky with great balanced acidity lending juicy tones as concentrated red fruits and dried spices seduced the senses. The finish showed hints of refined tannin with tart fruit lingering thr... Read More

    Wine review by Eric Guido


  • We loved the Chianti served at Il Latini restaurant in Florence. We tood a picture of the bottle, but failed to capture the year. On the label is "Il Latini Tuscano Russo". Can anybody identify where to purchase (even if I have to order from the restaurant!) We loved it!

    Comment by 731457brendafitz 731457 brendafitz


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  • i'm trying to find any information about a very large /tall green glass chianti bottle shaped like a woman carry a bottle on her shoulder

    Comment by 461316koojodog 461316 koojodog


  • How long does a bottle of Chianti last after you open the bottle

    Comment by 432139shaver 432139 shaver


  • i am looking for a store that sells 2006 baroncini sangiovese di toscana cavaicante

    Comment by 363316jerzygirl 363316 jerzygirl


  • Coltibuono 2006 Chianti Classico: Delicious, perfectly balanced, soft tannins, gobs of taught fruit. Perfect with past or meat. A terrific Chianti! M. Miller

    Comment by 120483millershrink 120483 millershrink


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