Villa Calcinaia

Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.825 ratings
8.84 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Tierney H

Very big, feels like high alcohol at first but mellows after being open a while. Paired well with bolognese

Very big, feels like high alcohol at first but mellows after being open a while. Paired well with bolognese

1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2018
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

Older vines and there is canaiolo 10% Slovenian oak

Older vines and there is canaiolo 10% Slovenian oak

Jan 29th, 2015
Franck Gestin

Cherry, buttery. Turns very elegant and balanced after opening up

Cherry, buttery. Turns very elegant and balanced after opening up

Aug 13th, 2014
Sunil Sachdev

2017 vintage. Excellent w pasta and bolognese. Bought at K&W.

2017 vintage. Excellent w pasta and bolognese. Bought at K&W.

Mar 2nd, 2021
Hank Kerschen

Very tasty with my NY strip.

Very tasty with my NY strip.

May 12th, 2015
Alan Childs

2oo7 good body , currant flavor with a hint of pepper silky finish

2oo7 good body , currant flavor with a hint of pepper silky finish

Feb 13th, 2015
Thaddeus Buggs

Great acidity and citrus fruit

Great acidity and citrus fruit

Jan 29th, 2015
April Bakke

Very good. Ready to drink.

Very good. Ready to drink.

Sep 22nd, 2013
John Berghoff

John had this 6 years ago

John had this 6 years ago

Aug 7th, 2018
John Berghoff

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Jun 7th, 2016