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Ships for 99� Limited Time!Chianti Classico is not the same as mere Chianti. �Classico� mean that the grapes were grown in the oldest delimited zone in the region and the production code is quite strict. Only vineyards situated on hillsides above 700 meters with advantageous orientation may be included. Chianti Classico must be 80% Sangiovese at a minimum vinification must take place in the zone as must all steps in pr...

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Avg. Customer Rating:

(based on 5 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pairs Well With:

Beef (4), Pizza and pasta (4), Poultry (3)

Pros:

Smooth (5), Balanced (5), Clean (3)

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring enthusiast (5)

Smooth!

By CMUHLBAUER

from New York on 4/7/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry, Seafood

Pros:

Balanced, Smooth, Very very nice

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Special Occasions, With a meal

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The cheap chiantis have always given me a headache...literally! This was DELICIOUS and SMOOTH! Buying the better wine(s) makes all the difference in the world.

I just ordered more

By Hammer

from Scottsdale, AZ on 4/2/2008

Pairs Well With:

Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Smooth, Soft no rough edges

Best Uses:

Any time

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I've always liked chiantis but this moves up to the top of the list. Wonderfully soft and smooth. Had with pizza and it was delicious, and I can certainly envision drinking it with my feet up and no food at all. Already went through my allotment and purchased more. One of my better purchases here.

Smooth and tasy

By Wino

from Scottsdale, AZ on 4/2/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Smooth

Cons:

Short Finish

Best Uses:

Dinner and table

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A really good Chianti, smooth, refined and easy to drink, could have a little better finish. Well worth the price

This brought Tuscany to my home !

By Chris the aspiring connoisseur

from Philadelphia, PA on 3/27/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

During Dinner, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am going to share this with my sister-in-law with whom I went to Tuscany and shared many bottles of Chianti with in the Tuscan Valley. It is a wonderful wine with a nice smooth finish and it was just fantastic !

A really pleasant surprise! Very smooth

By ctm1

from Upstate New York on 3/23/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Poultry, Virginia baked ham

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Special Occasions

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This was a really nice surprise. I have never before tasted a Chianti this nice and smooth! I just bought two more bottles!

Customer Reviews about the Chianti Classico Riserva 1999 Tomaiolo at Wine Express