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. The borders were extended and redrawn in 1932 to stretch to the north of... Read more
Popular wines made in Chianti under $20
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Chianti Classico DOCG 2004
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Melini Chianti Classico Isassi 2005
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Marchesi de Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Nipozzano Riserva 2004
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Ruffino Santedame Chianti Classico 2004
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Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia 2003
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Signano Chianti Colli Senesi 2006
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Chianti on Snooth-
November 2009
Davinci Chianti 2006
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Starting at $12.99 No written review
Wine review by etheriau
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November 2009
Podere Dell'Anselmo Chianti Montespertoli Ris 2003
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a real well balaced and elegant chianti with a spice black pepper finish... I want another bottle!! ;-))
Wine review by iuli
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November 2009
Querceto di Castellina Chianti Classico l'Aura 2006
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Wine review by chrisganoe
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November 2009
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, followed by black pepper, rose petals, and tobacco. The Chianti had... Read more
Wine review by Alleigh
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November 2009
Piccini Chianti 2005
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Smells floral. Dry wine. Clean finish. Well balanced blend of berry, herbs, spice.
Wine review by taylharr
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November 2009
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 by grapelab
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November 2009
Chianti Classico Riserva Fattoria le Filigare 1993
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Wine review by GeishaD
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November 2009
Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Tradizionale 2005
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No written review
Wine review by sspecht
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November 2009
Ruffino Il Leo Chianti Superiore 2006
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Wine review by sspecht
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Mar 6
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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