Fortezza Dei Colli

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

8.311 ratings
6.11 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Alexander Taylor

A bloody good Chianti Classico this. And yes, that was an attempted 'sang'iovese pun. Sorry to follow a ropy gag with price info, but this is brilliant value for such a good example, at £7. A deep, near-opaque ruby, it has a lovely depth of colour, classic Sangiovese nose of red cherry and developmental oaky, savoury, bay leaf notes, and a palate high in flavour, intensity, with the acidity lifting a distinct red fruit profile above it's other spicy, leathery aspects. Length of finish is good, but a corky, slightly imbalanced alcoholic warmth remains - hence modest 8.3 rating. I recommend this regardless!

A bloody good Chianti Classico this. And yes, that was an attempted 'sang'iovese pun. Sorry to follow a ropy gag with price info, but this is brilliant value for such a good example, at £7. A deep, near-opaque ruby, it has a lovely depth of colour, classic Sangiovese nose of red cherry and developmental oaky, savoury, bay leaf notes, and a palate high in flavour, intensity, with the acidity lifting a distinct red fruit profile above it's other spicy, leathery aspects. Length of finish is good, but a corky, slightly imbalanced alcoholic warmth remains - hence modest 8.3 rating. I recommend this regardless!

1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2015
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

6.1

Estropeado

Estropeado

Jul 8th, 2014
Vincent Wouda-Séguin

Excellent chianti. Very smooth. Excellent wine.

Excellent chianti. Very smooth. Excellent wine.

Oct 26th, 2014
Allison Williams

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