Chianti Classico DOCG – Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fatto…Chianti Classico DOCG, 100% Sangiovese, from the Castelnuovo Berardenga area near Siena: appellation and grape variety named precisely, with a consistent ruby-red profile.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Rufina subzone named as DOCG, Sangiovese at 90% with Malvasia Nera and Colorino, galestro soil described: a clear Tuscan anchor, but 10% Merlot and Cabernet.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fatto…Three bicchieri, including three bicchieri in 2020: a high-level distinction from Gambero Rosso, placing this wine among the reference bottles of the appellation.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fatto…At €16.69 instead of €20.17, a Chianti Classico DOCG distinguished with three bicchieri sits below the usual price for its rank.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…€15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…At €22.55 versus a crossed-out price of €24.47, this Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 rated 93 by James Suckling sits at a price consistent with its appellation.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fatto…Precise pairings (grilled or sauced red meats, aged cheeses, wild boar stew), service at 16-18 °C and aging potential of 10 to 15 years.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Precise pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses; serving temperature of 16-18 °C and detailed profile (red fruit, spices, balsamic notes) facilitate the match.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fatto…Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino named and located, organic farming, steel fermentation with maceration on the skins and aging of at least 12 months.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi is named; steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 24 months and three months of aging in glass are specified.