The name Chianti comes from the Chianti region in central Tuscany. Al and Hugh give some picks from the many subregions.
The Wines
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60 Quality key: * decent wine ** very good wine ***superb wine ****elite
Ducetto Chianti DOCG '14 ** $
Delicious entry level Chianti, bittersweet fruit spot-on for the type VALUE
Rodáno Chianti Classico '13 **1/2 $
A very serious Chianti, complex with autumnal flavors and aroma
Rodáno Chianti Classico "Vigna Viacosta" '10 *** $$
Age worthy, intense sangiovese, brilliant wine
San Giovanini "Novantasette" Chianti Colli Fiorentino Riserva '13 *** $$
Opens up to be complex but not over-powering, very lovely wine
Titolato Strozzi Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG '13 **1/2 $ VALUE
Graceful, medium bodied, elegant, fruity flavors
Celliere Chianti Colli Senesi '13 ** $
Soft, smooth Chianti with lightness, but deep fruit
