Monday, November 14, 2016

Chianti Classico (Italy's Flagship Red Wine)



Chianti Classico (Italy's Flagship Red Wine)

Varietal requirements: 80-100% Sangiovese with up to 20% of any amount or variation of these grapes: Canaiolo, Colorino. Merlot, and/or Cabernet Sauvignon.
At this stage of the NHWM blog, occasionally I have to refine my Index of reviewed wines; this is one of those times, and as I frequently say: This is a work in progress.
Hopefully this narrowing of Italian Sangiovese wines will be helpful for those that have frequent inquiries; Chianti and the Riserva will also be refined by separate categories in the near future.

Antinori Peppoli 2015 Chianti Classico (DOCG), $19.54-$24.99, 90 points


Banfi 2014 Chianti Classico (DOCG), $11.04-$14.99, 87 points,

Banfi Fonte Alla Selva 2012 Chianti Classico, $18.69-$21.99, 87 points

Barone Ricasoli Brolio 2009 Chianti Classico, $12.74-$23.99, 87 points

Basilica Cafaggio Single Estate 2010 Chianti Classico (DOCG), $10.99-$14.99, 88 points
















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