Tart, Herbal & Savory
Aromas of tart cherry, cranberry & red raspberry with notes of savory herbs, sandalwood & chalky earth.
Flavors of tart cherry, cranberry, and addiitonal flavors of limited oak aging which adds leather, smoke & baking spices.
Lower in alcohol, tart with noticeable acidity & moderate tannins.
Chianti labeled wines from Tuscany Italy (even some areas slightly outside) are often a blend of Sangiovese (75%) with other local grapes e.g. Caniolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. (White grapes were once allow but no longer.) Also has low alcohol requirement of 11.50% and no real barrel aging requirements
Labelled Chianti Classico when from a restricted region, aged 18 months longer & governed by a huge number of rules which yield more refined wines.
Rosso di Montalcino is produced in Montalcino in Tuscany and comes from the same area as the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino and is based on 100% Sangiovese.
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Chianti-Tuscany-Italy, Rosso di Montalcino, Italy
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