Santa Margherita

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

9.020 ratings
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Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Manchego & Parmesan, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Turkey
Top Notes For
Michael Fraley

A little thin but well balanced on the tongue.

A little thin but well balanced on the tongue.

May 8th, 2020
Nico

Fairly light bodied Chianti, very smooth tannins. Savory, balsamic, leather and cigar box, long dry finish. Pleasant! Balsamic comes through and through.

Fairly light bodied Chianti, very smooth tannins. Savory, balsamic, leather and cigar box, long dry finish. Pleasant! Balsamic comes through and through.

Apr 16th, 2020
Jon Reneberg

Yes thank you! Loves this. Great price point too!

Yes thank you! Loves this. Great price point too!

Apr 8th, 2020
John B
8.9

For spaghetti night, I knew I needed to run to the store to grab a bottle of Chianti Classico. As expected, this bottle filled its role for the pairing beautifully. Our wine today is a clear, medium ruby color with a variation of pink hues toward the edges of the glass. I briefly decanted this before drinking, as these are known to have high tannin, but letting this slow ox in the glass would do just fine. On the nose are aromas of cherry, cranberry, barnyard, forest floor, shoe leather, and a hint of bitter chocolate. Once in the mouth, we get flavors of sweet cherry, cranberry, strawberry, dried earth, mushroom, and mineral. True to form, this is medium- to full-bodied with high acidity, medium (+) tannins, and a long finish dominated by notes of red fruit and berries.

For spaghetti night, I knew I needed to run to the store to grab a bottle of Chianti Classico. As expected, this bottle filled its role for the pairing beautifully. Our wine today is a clear, medium ruby color with a variation of pink hues toward the edges of the glass. I briefly decanted this before drinking, as these are known to have high tannin, but letting this slow ox in the glass would do just fine. On the nose are aromas of cherry, cranberry, barnyard, forest floor, shoe leather, and a hint of bitter chocolate. Once in the mouth, we get flavors of sweet cherry, cranberry, strawberry, dried earth, mushroom, and mineral. True to form, this is medium- to full-bodied with high acidity, medium (+) tannins, and a long finish dominated by notes of red fruit and berries.

Oct 27th, 2019
Scott GH,MI

Very enjoyable, above average and affordable Chianti ($21). 2015. Perfect pizza pairing.

Very enjoyable, above average and affordable Chianti ($21). 2015. Perfect pizza pairing.

Jul 27th, 2019
Kyra Pinelli

My favorite white wine

My favorite white wine

Dec 29th, 2016
Ben Shupp

Ben had this 2 years ago

Ben had this 2 years ago

Sep 5th, 2022
Helen Ritter

Helen had this 3 years ago

Helen had this 3 years ago

Mar 1st, 2022
RJ
9.0

RJ had this 3 years ago

RJ had this 3 years ago

Jul 26th, 2021
Eric Fornelli

Eric had this 4 years ago

Eric had this 4 years ago

Dec 2nd, 2020