Chianti Wine
Here's some history and legend regarding Chianti.
First... the history...
The original Chianti was defined in 1716 by the Medici family and included the area around Gaiole, Greve, Radda and Castellina.
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Popular subregions in Chianti
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Chianti Colli Fiorentini
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Popular Varietals from Chianti
Chianti Wine On Snooth
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Querceto di Castellina Chianti Classico l'Aura 2006
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Starting at $26.99 Wine review on November 2009 by chrisganoe
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Ruffino Chianti 2008
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The 2008 Ruffino Chianti was a bright, but deep ruby. On the nose, there were cedar, ripe cherry, and black pepper aromas, followed by the slightest hint of violets. In the mouth, there were big, Bing cherry flavors,...
Wine review on November 2009 by Alleigh
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Piccini Chianti 2005
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Smells floral. Dry wine. Clean finish. Well balanced blend of berry, herbs, spice.
Wine review on November 2009 by taylharr
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Antinori Chianti Classico Peppoli DOCG 2003
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When Antinori bought the Badia estate near Tignanello and invested vast sums of money we'd have bet our DRC the result would be aimed squarely at Bob Gambero Parker. Not so. It's old school class.
Wine review on November 2009 by grapelab
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Gregory Dal Piaz wrote in the forum topic: The Dog Bite
I drove through Montalcino today and stopped for Lunch. Sadly I will be limiting myself to Chianti today and tomorrow then off to Montepulciano for Monday and Tuesday before heading to Umbria. Montalcino will have to...
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Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Antinori 2001
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Wine review on November 2009 by jamesey
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Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio 2006
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This wine lives up to its description, elegant and velvety. One of the best Classico Chianti's We have had. Perfect for that Special small gathering or intimate dinner for two.
Wine review on November 2009 by viovese
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millershrink commented on this page:
Coltibuono 2006 Chianti Classico: Delicious, perfectly balanced, soft tannins, gobs of taught fruit. Perfect with past or meat. A terrific Chianti! M. Miller
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