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Chianti Classico
may not be a typical Chianti Classico, but
it is delicious. § Artisanal Cellars, White River
Junction, VT
92 | Castell'In Villa
$35
2018 Chianti Classico ^ This wine's pure redcherry
flavors mingle with hints of soft green
herbs and vine-ripened tomatoes. There's a
nervous tension to the wine and a sensation
of minerals and spice that persists on the finish.
§ Polaner Selections, Mt. Kisco, NY
92 | Castello di Ama
$38
2020 Chianti Classico Ama ^ This Chianti
Classico is a crowd pleaser in the best sense.
Its flavors of juicy cherry and plum are
framed by fine-grained tannins and infused
with vibrant salinity that makes your mouth
water for roast chicken or pork tenderloin,
yet it's smooth enough to drink on its own. §
The Sorting Table, Napa, CA
92 | Fèlsina
$70
2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia ^
This wine's dark fruit tones and earthy tannins
reflect the warmth of Chianti Classico's
southern Castelnuovo Berardenga UGA. The
wine takes on notes of fresh thyme and sundried
tomato as it opens in the glass, finishing
on hints of warm spice and a lingering
earthiness. § Polaner Selections, Mt. Kisco, NY
92 | Gagliole
$113
2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gallule
^ This wine's concentrated red-cherry flavors
are packed with notes of warm spice and
dried herbs, then a savory character of grilled
sausage and roasted tomato evolves over several
hours. Long and layered, its bold and
spicy flavors would be a draw for syrah lovers.
§ Vias, NY
92 | Villa di Geggiano
$54
2018 Chianti Classico Riserva ^ This wine
combines juicy red cherry flavors with tangy
acidity and lightly raspy tannins that give
it an immediate appeal. Hints of spice and
dried cherry add depth and intrigue. § Kermit
Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA
92 | Rocca di Montegrossi $32
2020 Chianti Classico ^ This wine from
Monti in Gaiole is boldly ripe and densely
concentrated for a Chianti Classico annata.
Firm, refined tannins lend structure to rich
black-cherry flavors as the wine unfolds with
layers of graphite and damp earth, the flavors
infused with a subtle yet persistent acidity
that draws out the finish. § North Berkeley
Imports, Berkeley, CA
92 | L'Erta di Radda
$28
2020 Chianti Classico (BEST BUY) ^ Rosescented
and lively, with crunchy red cherry
flavors and firm, raspy tannins, this wine
embodies the lifted style of the Radda UGA's
cool, high-elevation vineyards. Medium-bodied,
buoyant and fresh, it's the kind of wine
you can keep drinking and never tire of it. §
North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA
92 | San Giusto
a Rentennano
$79
2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Le Baròncole
^ Flavors of warmed cherry and raspberry
show a pleasant earthiness as hints of dried
thyme and lavender emerge with air. Match
this wine's hearty ripeness and bold spice to
a Sichuan stir-fry. § Vinifera, Ronkonkoma, NY
91 | Badia a Coltibuono
$24
2020 Chianti Classico (BEST BUY) ^ Delicate
rose-petal scents infuse this wine's lively redcherry
flavors laced with notes of orange
peel. Its medium body and raspy tannins are
ready for braised pork. § Dalla Terra, Napa, CA
91 | Bindi Sergardi
$42
2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Tenuta I
Colli (BEST BUY) ^ Tenuta I Colli is in Vagliali,
the new UGA that was once the western wing
of Castelnuovo Berardenga. The vines grow
in albarese soils in Chianti Classico's warm
southern flank, giving a wine with ripe flavors
of dark cherry and loamy earth that are
brightened by hints of orange oil and lively
spice. § Broadbent Selections, Richmond, VA
91 | Castello di Volpaia
$28
2020 Chianti Classico (BEST BUY) ^ This
wine's flavors of ripe cherry, raspberry and
blood orange are framed by taut, fruit-skin
tannins and edged with appealing hints of
warm spice. The balance of richness and
verve make this a wine you can enjoy with
or without food. § Wilson Daniels, Napa, CA
90 | Castellare di
Castellina
$16
2021 Chianti Classico (BEST BUY) ^ Snappy
sour-cherry flavors are infused with tangy
acidity and bright notes of orange peel in this
light and lively wine. It's pure and uncomplicated,
priced to pour by the glass or buy by
the case. § Winebow, NY
90 | Le Cinciole
$48
2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
A'Luigi (BEST BUY) ^ This single-vineyard
wine from Panzano is full-bodied and rich,
its dark cherry flavors saturated with notes
of anise and black pepper. Its bold ripeness
and lively spice would match well with the
sweet-and-savory flavors of Korean barbecue.
§ Vintus, NY
89 | Le Cinciole
$26
2019 Chianti Classico (BEST BUY) ^ Flavors
of fresh cherry and raspberry are framed by
mild tannins in this easy-drinking, versatile
wine. For pizza or burgers. § Vintus, NY
You can find notes for these wines
on our website:
91 | Antinori 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva
($35) Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, WA
91 | Bibbiano 2019 Chianti Classico Gran
Selezione Vigna del Capannino ($60)
Massanois, NY
91 | Fèlsina 2020 Chianti Classico
Berardenga ($30) Polaner Selections,
NY
91 | Gagliole 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva
($52) Vias, NY
91 | L'Erta di Radda 2019 Chianti Classico
Riserva ($50) North Berkeley Imports,
CA
91 | Pomona 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva
($49) Skurnik Wines, NY
91 | Ricasoli 2020 Chianti Classico Gran
Selezione Castello di Brolio ($70) Folio
Fine Wine, CA
90 | Bindi Sergardi 2019 Chianti Classico
Tenuta Mocenni La Ghirlanda ($30)
Broadbent Selections, VA
90 | Bindi Sergardi 2019 Chianti Classico
Tenuta I Colli Ser Gardo ($30) Broadbent
Selections, VA
90 | Conti Capponi 2019 Chianti Classico
Villa Calcinaia ($29) The Marchetti
Co., OH
90 | Pomona 2019 Chianti Classico ($35)
Skurnik Wines, NY
90 | Ricasoli 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva
Brolio ($30) Folio Fine Wine, CA
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