Discover the top 100 best red wines of Chianti Classico of Chianti as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Chianti Classico and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Historic heart of Tuscan Chianti: signature Sangiovese as red king (≥80%) — ruby with garnet glints, elegant and complex with notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, violet, leather and a balsamic touch with ageing, silky tannins and a saline mineral finish. Canaiolo, Colorino or Cabernet/Merlot possible as complements. Riserva and Gran Selezione at the summit. DOCG between Florence and Siena, galestro and alberese soils, continental climate — racy, age-worthy wines.
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
red wines from the region of Chianti Classico go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, stuffed veal breast or pancake batter.
On the nose in the region of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of forest floor, strawberries or vanilla. In the mouth in the region of Chianti Classico is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
