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Chianti DOCG
Wine

Chianti DOCG

Red Chianti Giacondi Estate
8,46 €
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7,0/10

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Giacondi Chianti DOCG at €8.46, 100 % Sangiovese, fermentation in steel and minimum 3 months in bottle, to be served at 16-18°C. Neither awards nor the estate's location are specified.

  • Typicity & terroir25 %7,2

    Chianti DOCG appellation and Sangiovese grape named, Chianti zone in Tuscany: clear anchoring, but without sub-zone or precise terroir mention.

  • Recognition20 %6,0

    No award or guide mentioned, producer not attested by a text: absence of information, not a documented flaw.

  • Value for money25 %7,4

    At €8.46 (crossed-out price €9.57) for a Chianti DOCG, the price remains moderate and consistent with the described appellation.

  • Versatility at the table15 %7,6

    Precise pairings (red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes), aromatic profile described and serving temperature 16-18°C indicated.

  • Producer & winemaking15 %6,8

    Producer Giacondi named, fermentation in steel with maceration and ageing of at least 3 months in bottle specified, but estate not located.

Évaluée le 20 October 2026 · fiabilité des informations : average

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Technical sheet

Grape varietySangiovese
AppellationDOCG
Production zoneChianti
Alcohol content13.0%
Format75 cl
ColorRuby red
Serving temperature16-18°C
Food and wine pairingRed meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes

The wine

Giacondi Chianti DOCG: The Sangiovese Soul of Tuscany

Imagine yourself, in the heart of Tuscany, where the hills roll on endlessly. This Chianti DOCG from Giacondi is an invitation to that sensory journey, a bottle that whispers the history and passion of a blessed land. It embodies the authenticity and complexity you seek in a great Italian wine.

The Heart of Chianti: Terroir and Tradition

This wine is a pure product of the Tuscan winegrowing region, the cradle of Chianti. The Giacondi estate, rooted in this tradition, crafts this DOCG from rigorously selected Sangiovese grapes. It is this emblematic grape variety that gives the wine its distinctive character, its freshness and its structure. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, with maceration on the skins that allows colour and aromas to be extracted, followed by ageing of at least three months in the bottle, essential for refining its qualities.

When you pour it, you discover a brilliant ruby red colour, which will take on garnet reflections over time, a sign of its evolution. On the nose, it is a symphony: envelopping notes of cherry, plum and violet intertwine with subtle scents of spices and wood. On the palate, this Chianti is balanced, with a beautiful structure and well-integrated tannins. The typical freshness of Sangiovese harmonises perfectly with a pleasant acidity, offering great drinkability and a long, persistent finish. You will even perceive light touches of vanilla and cocoa, adding to its depth.

Tuscan Pairings for Authentic Pleasure

This Chianti DOCG from Giacondi is the ideal companion to Tuscan cuisine. I recommend it with red meats, such as a delicious bistecca alla fiorentina, or aged cheeses. It will also elevate traditional dishes such as ribollita or pappardelle al ragù of wild boar. Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for your meat grills or to accompany charcuterie. It is a wine you can enjoy now for its liveliness, or keep for a few years to discover its fascinating evolution. Let yourself be tempted by this authentic expression of Tuscany.

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The detail to remember at Giacondi is the passage in steel tanks followed by at least three months in bottle: the Sangiovese thus keeps its freshness while softening. Curious to try it alongside a ribollita?

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