Excellent Selection Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico is a classic wine to enjoy at the table, the Italian way. It tastes full-bodied, has fresh fruit acids, and a firm structure. Color, taste: red, robust Grape variety: sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon, colorino Country, region: Italy, Tuscany Good with: Beef, Pasta Awarded: De Grote Hamersma 8.5 For the AH Excellent Selection, the wine buyers of Albert Heijn search worldwide for the most special wines. Special because they come from a new area, or are very traditional, come from a well-known winery, or are made by trendsetting winemakers. An AH Excellent Selection wine has a story to tell. Chianti Classico comes from a special part of Tuscany. Only wines made from grapes from specific vineyards located between Florence and Siena may label themselves Classico. This historic zone is where Chianti originated. According to some, the best Chiantis still come from here. The quality is undoubtedly due to the unique soil and climate, but also to the extra strict requirements set for a Chianti Classico. Our buyers sought a wine in the typical Chianti Classico style. That means a medium-bodied wine with the juicy taste of ripe cherries, lively acids like in red currants, some herbs, and a firm structure. A wine to enjoy with food.