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

  • Prosecco

    History of the grape: References to a lightly sparkling wine in the Veneto date back to the 1100s, but it was much sw...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Merlot

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

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

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

  • Sangiovese

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

Popular Wineries in Chianti View all

  • Fattoria di Grignano

    In the countryside east of Florence, where the Sieve flows into the Arno, the land of Rùfina stre...

  • Luciano Bruni

    The Siena area lies on sweet, sunny hills, caressed by light winds, sprinkled by moderate, season...

  • Castello Di Gabbiano

    Perhaps no region of the world personifies the warmth and graciousness of good food and great ...

  • Castello Il Palagio

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

  • Cantina di Montalcino

    The principal types of wine produced, solely from Sangiovese grapes, are the Rosso, which is subj...

  • Castello di Verrazzano

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

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Chianti on Snooth

  • Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2009

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    Wine review by lesliecheney


  • 40 Chianti Classico Riserva Viticcio 2007

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    Dark garnet hue, aromas of currants, tea and floral, perhaps violets; with ... ... ... and focused finish. Fine Chiant Read More

    Wine review by InWineTruth


  • Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2009

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    Blend of 70 per cent Sangliovase and 30 per cent Merlot. It spends 9 months infused French oak. It has cherry flavor and light toast, leather on the nose and mouthfeel. Finishes nicely. Read More

    Wine review by Welkja


  • Piegaia Chianti Classico 2008

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    Wine review by jshimkin


  • Today 4PM-7PMFROM UNDER THE TUSCAN SUNJoin us to welcome Felicia Palombo ... ... four great wines from this Chianti Classico estate! Bring friends too, this is an event not to miss!We will also offer 10% discount on bottles and 15% discount on a mixed 12 bottle case purchase of the four wines at this event. http://www.circuswines.com/calendar/... Read More

    Forum post in the topic Tuscan Wine Tasting in NJ


  • Fontodi Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo Riserva 2009

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    The nose showed red berries, floral notes, herbs and a slight hint of vanilla. On the palate, I found tart red berries with dusty spices and herbal notes leading to a structured finish with fine grain tannins. This was a great young expression of Vigna del Sorbo. Read More

    Wine review by Eric Guido


  • Querciabella Chianti Classico DOCG 2009

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    The 2009 Querciabella was richer, darker and more forward than the 10, showing red berries, wood spices and Tuscan dust. On the palate, tart red berries with hints of spice prevailed, staying juicy and rich throughout. The finish showed saturating red fruits and hints of earth. This wine was beautiful on this day and will likely improve a little... Read More

    Wine review by Eric Guido


  • Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva Cinquecentenario 2008

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    The nose was restrained and youthful showing cool red berry fruits, plum, woodsy notes and dusty spice. On the palate, I found tart red fruits and inner floral notes with a lean, medium body. Forget this bottle in the cellar for many years, and it should reward patience; otherwise decant and be prepared to wait. Read More

    Wine review by Eric Guido


  • Agricola San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio Rosso 2008

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    The nose showed dark red and black fruits with wood spice, intense florals and raspberry undertones. On the palate, I found tart cranberry and raspberry fruits and dark chocolate against structured, medium-bodied textures. The finish was spice and full of tart red fruits. This wine was very enjoyable on this day but should continue to mature bea... Read More

    Wine review by Eric Guido


  • Agricola San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva Il Grigio 2009

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    The nose showed dark red fruits with black cherry, blackberry and citrus, followed by hints of undergrowth and herbs. On the palate, I found ripe red berries, beautiful inner floral and herbal notes with a regal structure. The lasting finish was focused, giving a slow-motion playback of its performance on the palate. Read More

    Wine review by Eric Guido


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