Chianti Blend is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Tuscany, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruits, violets, dried herbs, bitter cherries, floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Tuscany.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Watch for the synonyms: Chianti and Chianti Classico.
At the table it suits bistecca alla fiorentina (barbecued t-bone steak), steamed pork spare ribs with black bean and confit duck with sweet potato mash.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Chianti, Chianti Classico.
Bottles to look for.
- Barone Ricasoli 'Brolio Riserva', Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy
- Barone Ricasoli 'Brolio', Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy
- Barone Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Gran Selezione, Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy
- Bibi Graetz Colore Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Carpineto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
- Castellare di Castellina 'I Sodi di San Niccolo' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
- Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Chianti Blend: common questions
01.What does Chianti Blend taste like?+
02.Where is Chianti Blend from?+
03.Where is Chianti Blend grown?+
04.What food pairs with Chianti Blend?+
05.What else is Chianti Blend called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.