The oldest and best sub-region is 'Chianti Classico', a step up in quality from 'Chianti'. In order to bear this marque of quality, the Riserva there are higher minimum aging standards again from the Classico requirements: the wine spends a minimum of two years and have higher minimum alcohol standards again compared to Classico. Like Chianti Classico it must also have a minimum of 80% Sangiovese.
This is an excellent example from Fattorio Montecchio - a family winery in Tuscany between Florence and Siena.
Made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet. A modern style featuring plenty of oak, the Cabernet notes also showing through nicely with mint and eucalypt aromas. Concentrated darker fruit core framed with subtle toasty notes and supple tannins.
The oldest and best sub-region is 'Chianti Classico', a step up in quality from 'Chianti'. In order to bear this marque of quality, the Riserva there are higher minimum aging standards again from the Classico requirements: the wine spends a minimum of two years and have higher minimum alcohol standards again compared to Classico. Like Chianti Classico it must also have a minimum of 80% Sangiovese.
This is an excellent example from Fattorio Montecchio - a family winery in Tuscany between Florence and Siena.
Made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet. A modern style featuring plenty of oak, the Cabernet notes also showing through nicely with mint and
