Chianti Classico
Italian Chianti Values
– $20 and under
– 2009 LABEL PANEL I
The other night I had a Chianti Classico (CC for short) made by Brancaia. Brancaia is known more for there IGT wines, i.e. “Super Tuscans” which blend indigenous grape varietals with noble Bordeaux grapes like Merlot and Cabernet. The “Il Blu” is their most popular and well regarded wine and runs about $50 or so. The Chianti is excellent and can cost more than your typical Chianti Classico, but if you see it and its priced well, definitely pick some up!
Chianti is not a wine that will change your life in most cases. There are excellent producers that make mind blowing Chianti, but they rarely break the $50 price point. And that says a lot! The best Chianti Classico Riservas don
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