Chianti Reviews

We have written about many Chiantis (and other predominantly Sangiovese based wines) over the last 18 months on Florence-Journal.com. Generally I only end up posting about a wine if it is worth it – if we drink something that is not memorable, I am not going to take the time to write about, so most of these wines are recommended. I am especially looking for value, wine that is affordable (€8-13 a bottle) and really “worth” the money. Also, small producers are much more interesting to us that large international brands – I am not going to be reviewing Ruffino Riserva Ducale or anything similar. There is an explosion of quality happening in the hills of Chianti and these wines need to be discovered. Here is a listing of the individual wines we have covered so far.

Wines reviewed so far:

• Fattoria di Rignana Chianti Classico 2004
• Castello La Leccia Chianti Classico 2004
• Casale dello Sparviero Riserva 2003
• Castello di Ama Chianti Classico 2003
• Le Cupole 2003 IGT
• La Banditaccia Aquilaia Montecucco Rosso D.O.C. 2004
• Poggio Rosso Riserva 2000
• Querciavalle Chianti Classico Riserva 1999
• Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2000

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