Chianti is a red produced by Sensi in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. Made from Sangiovese and Canaiolo. 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, Canaiolo
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Sensi's Chianti DOCG comes from a Tuscan family house founded in 1895. It is mostly Sangiovese with a share of Canaiolo, made in the traditional style. It is a medium-bodied, food-friendly red with sour cherry and red plum, a violet and dried-herb lift, lively acidity and gentle, slightly dusty tannins. It is an everyday Chianti made to drink within a few years of the vintage.
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.
Canaiolo
Canaiolo is a red grape from Tuscany in central Italy, long grown as the traditional companion to Sangiovese in Chianti.
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- 50&50 — Avignonesi / Capannelle, Toscana
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Chianti from?
Chianti is produced by Sensi in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy.
What grapes are in Chianti?
Chianti is a blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo.