{"title":"Chianti Classico","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"istine-chianti-classico-levigne-riserva-1","title":"2021 Istine, Chianti Classico Riserva, Levigne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eLevigne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the ultimate expression of Angela Fronti's terroir-driven approach. Sourced from her top organically certified parcels in Radda and Gaiole (480-550m), this 100% Sangiovese reflects the rocky galestro and alberese soils of the region. Angela employs extended submerged-cap maceration in concrete to unlock the wine's structural depth. The 2021 vintage was ideal: a warm summer balanced by cool nights allowed for perfect ripeness without sacrificing freshness. This creates a Riserva with impressive mid-palate density, fine-grained tannins, and the electric acidity found only in high-altitude wines. Aged in large neutral oak, it is a complete, age-worthy wine that perfectly captures the character of the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soilair Selection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148291068152,"sku":"16972","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2848.jpg?v=1766095530"},{"product_id":"2022-tenuta-di-carleone-chianti-classico","title":"2022 Tenuta di Carleone, Chianti Classico","description":"\u003cp\u003eSean O’Callaghan farms the high hills of Radda in Chianti, working organically across vineyards that climb between roughly 450 and 700 meters. At these elevations, cooler nights help preserve freshness even in warmer years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils here are classic Radda—alberese limestone and galestro shale—two fractured stones that tend to produce structured, ageworthy Sangiovese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentations are spontaneous in concrete and steel, with about 20% whole clusters and long macerations that can stretch well past a month. The 2022 season was warm and dry across Chianti Classico, but Radda’s altitude kept the wines in balance. The result is a Sangiovese that leans into the darker side of the grape: sour cherry, dried herbs, and earth, carried by the firm structure typical of this part of Chianti Classico.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46267702018296,"sku":"17632","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-509.jpg?v=1757108622"},{"product_id":"2023-monteraponi-chianti-classico","title":"2023 Monteraponi, Chianti Classico","description":"The 2023 Monteraponi Chianti Classico is a captivating expression of Sangiovese, blended with a touch of Canaiolo, holding the esteemed Chianti Classico DOCG classification. Hailing from the high-altitude vineyards of Radda in Chianti, its unique terroir of alberese and galestro limestone soils contributes significantly to the wine's aromatic intensity and inherent transparency. Winemaker Michele Braganti meticulously crafts this wine with certified organic practices, employing spontaneous fermentation in concrete and extended aging in large neutral oak, reflecting a deep commitment to minimal intervention. Despite a challenging 2023 growing season characterized by a wet spring and warm summer, Radda's elevated and well-ventilated microclimate, combined with diligent vineyard management, ensured the preservation of exceptional quality. This vintage masterfully showcases Monteraponi's ability to produce a well-structured, balanced, and fresh Chianti Classico that faithfully represents its challenging yet rewarding origin.","brand":"Grand Cru Selections, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845603676408,"sku":"18598","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2470.jpg?v=1758122543"},{"product_id":"2022-piemaggio-chianti-classico-le-fioraie","title":"2022 Piemaggio, Chianti Classico, Le Fioraie","description":"The Piemaggio estate is located in the Castellina in Chianti sub-zone, where the property’s history traces back to the 11th century and its current identity has been maintained by the same family lineage since 1954.  These vineyards sit at altitudes between 380 and 480 meters, where the vines are rooted in mineral-rich alberese and galestro soils and made from a blend of 90% Sangiovese with 10% Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, and Colorino.\n\nIn the glass, the wine shows notes of bright red cherry, turned earth, and tobacco, offering a focused texture and a lively acidity.  While the 2022 vintage was marked by significant warmth, the estate’s thick surrounding forests and steady breezes helped preserve freshness and balance in the final wine.\n\nThis is a highly drinkable bottle that is ready to enjoy tonight, providing excellent clarity and character for those seeking an honest expression of the region.","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47071190155512,"sku":"18754","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/9CF6B336-D314-48E5-ABC7-B4C7D44766F9.jpg?v=1760134442"},{"product_id":"2021-podere-castellinuzza-chianti-classico-gran-selezione","title":"2021 Podere Castellinuzza, Chianti Classico, Annata","description":"\u003cp\u003eSerena Coccia leads this high-altitude estate in the prestigious Castellinuzza sub-zone of Greve, where she employs organic farming to highlight the pure, structural transparency of Sangiovese. Perched between 450 and 600 meters on steep terraces of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"250\"\u003egalestro\u003c\/i\u003e and sandstone, these vineyards produce a wine defined by mineral tension and high-toned aromatics. The winemaking is resolutely classic, utilizing concrete tanks and large, neutral Slavonian oak casks to preserve the site’s natural finesse. In the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e2021 vintage, a dry growing season with cool nights resulted in a dense mid-palate balanced by a vibrant, crystalline acidity. This is an \"architectural\" Chianti Classico, featuring fine-grained tannins and a lean, vertical energy that perfectly captures the cool, elevated terroir of Greve. Drinks way above it its $32 price point. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fleet Street Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072314163448,"sku":"18756","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2576.jpg?v=1760638168"},{"product_id":"2019-i-fabbri-chianti-classico-riserva","title":"2019 I Fabbri, Chianti Classico, Riserva","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI Fabbri is based in Lamole, a subzone at the northern edge of Chianti Classico, where the vines trickle out of the Monti del Chianti at around 680 meters - the highest elevations within Chianti Classico. While Lamole was once considered a marginal, difficult place to ripen Sangiovese, the Grassi family has a deep-rooted perspective, having farmed these sandstone terraces since 1600 (and organically since 2000). In today’s warming climate, this altitude has shifted from a challenge to a geological argument for purity and a new era for Lamole — Macigno sandstone, altitude, cool forest breezes, and diurnal swings slow ripening to a crawl. The Riserva is aged in 500-liter French tonneaux, chosen precisely because the family doesn't want wood flavor; they want Lamole flavor. Mountain herbs, bright red cherry, and violets. The 2019 vintage carries a lot of natural power, and this treatment helps tame its assertive tannins. It integrates the structure without smothering the aromatics, allowing the wine's intrinsic floral notes and mineral clarity to really shine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Banville Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48041121579256,"sku":"19946","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3323.jpg?v=1772650693"}],"url":"https:\/\/mwcwine.com\/collections\/sub-region-chianti-classico.oembed","provider":"Manhattan Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}