Chianti is a red produced by Barone Ricasoli in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. Made from Sangiovese. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Chianti
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Grapes: Sangiovese
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
The entry-level Chianti DOCG of Barone Ricasoli, the Brolio house whose 19th-century baron wrote the original Chianti recipe. It is mostly Sangiovese with a small share of other red varieties, made in stainless steel for freshness rather than oak. Expect sour cherry and red plum with a violet lift, light herbal and tobacco notes, lively acidity and moderate tannin. A straightforward everyday Chianti for the table, made to drink within its first few years.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany (Toscana) is one of Italy's most iconic wine regions, set in the rolling hills of the country's centre and inseparable from the Sangiovese grape.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red grape and the signature variety of Tuscany, the heart of Italy's most famous reds.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Chianti from?
Chianti is produced by Barone Ricasoli in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy.
What grapes are in Chianti?
Chianti is made from Sangiovese.