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Bookmark or Share- Chianti - WikipediaA bottle of ordinary Tuscan table wine in the kind of traditional fiasco formerly used for Chianti. Chianti is an Italian red wine produced in the Chianti region of central Tuscany, principally from the Sangiovese grape. It was historically associated with a squat bottle enclosed in a straw basket, called a fiasco ("flask"; pl.: fiaschi).
- A Beginner’s Guide to Chianti and Chianti ClassicoGrapes from across the region (but excluding the Chianti Classico zone) can be blended into the wine. Chianti is meant to be consumed while young, bright and fresh. Chianti DOCG has two higher-quality categories: Superiore, for wines made from lower yields than straight Chianti, and Riserva, for wines aged at least two years before release.
- Chianti Wine: The Taste, Region and Classic Pairings - Wine FollyChianti wine (“kee-on-tee”) is a red blend from Tuscany, Italy, made primarily with Sangiovese grapes. Common tasting notes include red fruits, dried herbs, balsamic vinegar, smoke, and game. On the high end, wines offer notes of preserved sour cherries, dried oregano, balsamic reduction, dry salami, espresso, and sweet tobacco.
- A Beginner’s Guide to Chianti Wine (2023) - WineProsChianti is crafted to be a medium-bodied, very acidic, ruby-red wine with cherry, berry, leather, and earth flavors. The wine also features high tannins, which contribute to its velvety texture and dry taste. Chianti is unpretentious and a favorite of wine enthusiasts. Strive to sip it at formal events or during a casual Sunday barbecue.
- Chianti - Learn About The Classic Italian Wine (UPDATED 2020) - VinePairWine 101. Chianti – Learn About The Classic Italian Wine. words: VinePair Staff. An iconic, food-friendly Italian red wine, Chianti can range in price from $10 a bottle to upwards of $50 for...
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