Chianti is a red produced by Marastoni in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. Made from Sangiovese and Merlot. 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, Merlot
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Marastoni Chianti is a DOCG Chianti made mostly from Sangiovese with a little Merlot (about 90/10 in recent vintages). Medium-bodied with lively acidity, it shows cherry and raspberry with sage, bergamot and a touch of oak spice — an everyday Tuscan red for tomato-based dishes and grilled meat.
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.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
More wines
From Marastoni
- Amarone della Valpolicella — Marastoni, Amarone della Valpolicella
More red wines from Tuscany
- 50&50 — Avignonesi / Capannelle, Toscana
- Affresco — Poliziano, Toscana
- Ameri — Podere San Cristoforo, Toscana
- Antico Feudo Toscana IGT — Barone Ricasoli, Toscana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chianti from?
Chianti is produced by Marastoni in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy.
What grapes are in Chianti?
Chianti is a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot.