We had a Chianti taste off a few weeks ago between the Castellani Chianti Classico Riserva 2017 and La Boncia Chianti 2021. Although I was the one to pick the Castellani Chianti, I must admit that I preferred this bottle. This wine is made from Sangiovese grapes and comes from the Bindi Sergardi winery in Tuscany, Italy.
According to the winery website, this ruby red wine has a red fruit and grapefruit aroma, with a smooth finish and gentle tannins. The 2021 vintage cost $30 for this bottle and it had an ABV of 13.5%.
I did find this Chianti to have a smoother, more gentle finish than the Castellani. It was medium purple in color to me, with aromatic notes of sweet red fruits. It was more fruit forward than the Castellani, with strong raspberry notes. It was sweet, had a surprisingly light body, and had subtle tasting notes of cherry and cocoa. It did dry my mouth a bit when swallowing.
According to page 162 of Wine Folly, Sangiovese are predominantly used in Chiantis and are grown mostly in Tuscany. The wines made with these grapes usually have notes of cherry, roasted tomatoes, sweet balsamic, oregano, and espresso. They also have high acidity, high tannins, medium alcohol and medium body. I have to say that I enjoyed this wine and would buy it again if only the price were more affordable.
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