Wine · Medium strength
Chianti Classico
Cherry, leather, and cypress — Tuscany's Sangiovese in its Sunday best.
How to order it: Look for the black rooster seal. Demands tomato sauce or red meat.
Flavor profile
Sweetness3
Bitterness5
Strength5
Freshness4
Richness7
Sparkle0
Daring4
The proper serve
- Serve at 60–65°F
- Bordeaux glass
- 30–60 minutes of air
- Pairs: anything with tomato sauce
- Black rooster seal on the neck
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