Excellent Selection Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico is a traditional wine from Tuscany. It has the fresh taste of red cherries, some spiciness, and a firm structure. Perfect for the dining table. Colour, taste: red, firm Grape variety: sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon, colorino Country, region: Italy, Tuscany Goes well with: Beef, Pasta Awarded: De Grote Hamersma 8 This Chianti Classico is a textbook example. It shows all the characteristics typical of this wine. It is medium-bodied, with the juicy taste of ripe cherries and red berries, some spices, and a firm structure. A wine meant to be enjoyed with food. It is part of our AH Excellent Selection. For this, our wine buyers search worldwide for special wines with a story behind them. For example, because the wine is made in a special way, or because it comes from a new wine region, or because it is from a famous, classic area like this Chianti Classico from Tuscany. Classico indicates that the wine is made from grapes from specific vineyards located between Florence and Siena. This historic classico zone is where Chianti originally came from. According to some, the best Chiantis still come from here. But besides the origin, a Chianti Classico must also meet stricter quality requirements than an ordinary Chianti. That makes it extra tasty.