2020 Chianti Classico
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Gaiole. 90% Sangiovese, 10% ‘other varieties’. Certified organic. Mid ruby. A little closed, with notes of fresh red fruit and hints of pet shop. Pure sour-cherry fruit on the palate with fine tannins. Slow to open up on the finish and then very long and vibrant. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck
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Wild herbs and pure red fruits are expressive in the 2020 Chianti Classico, with tomato leaf and raspberry liqueur. Medium bodied, with ripe tannins and a warming yet weightless finish, it has a profile of black cherry, tea leaf, and saline earth. Pure and classic, this is a killer value. Drink 2023-2033. The Stucchi Prinetti family has helmed this Monti del Chianti-based estate since 1846, with the sixth generation being led by Emanuela, Paolo, and Roberto Stucchi Prinetti. Based in Gaiole in Chianti, the estate also features an extensive hospitality program, a restaurant on site, cooking classes, and guest room accommodations.
The 2020 Chianti Classico is soft, fruity and easy to like. I would prefer to drink this easygoing, forward Chianti Classico over the next few years, while the Sangiovese fruit remains vibrant.