Pronounced
(key-AHN-tee) |
Appearance
Red to deep red |
Body
Style
Medium-bodied |
Flavors
Raspberries, black cherries, blackberries, plums, spice and mocha |
Major
Source
California and Italy (Tuscany) |
Food
Matches
Parmesan
Pasta - Red Sauce
Romano
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Chianti Information
Chianti is made primarily of the Sangiovese grape. (Chianti Classico must be made of 75 to 100 percent Sangiovese). Sangiovese is Italy’s most famous grape, responsible for three great wines of Tuscany: Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Brunello di Montalcino. Along with Cabernet Sauvignon, it is also a major grape in many of the prestigious wines known as the Super Tuscans. Sangiovese is also produced in California where it is sometimes blended with Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot.
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