About this wine
Agricola Matteoli's Chianti Classico DOCG is the estate's signature wine, grown on marl- and limestone-rich soils fully exposed to the sun around San Sano, in Gaiole in Chianti. The blend is roughly 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot, trained on spurred cordon and Guyot systems at 380-400m altitude, and aged around 8 months in small oak barrels. It shows a bright ruby-to-garnet colour, a vinous nose of small berries from the undergrowth with floral notes of iris and violet, and a harmonious, dry, lightly tannic palate — a genuine, handcrafted expression of the family's Chianti hills.
A friendly, food-ready introduction to Chianti Classico — dry, lightly tannic, and easy to enjoy with everyday meals.
Sommelier's Note
"This is what an honest, hand-farmed Chianti Classico should taste like — no shortcuts, just Sangiovese and sun-drenched San Sano soil speaking clearly."
Food Pairings
Versatile at the table: grilled meats, roasted poultry, tomato-based pasta, and aged pecorino all work beautifully. Also pairs well with yakitori glazed in tare sauce and simple grilled fish with soy-based condiments.
When to drink it
Weeknight dinners, casual gatherings with friends, and everyday pairing with Italian or Japanese home cooking.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Merlot
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- ¥3,500-5,000 (estimated from typical European retail conversion; not independently confirmed for the Japanese market)
Terroir & Winemaking
Sangiovese (~85%) and Merlot (~15%) grown at 380-400m altitude on marl- and limestone-rich soil, trained by spurred cordon and Guyot systems. Aged approximately 8 months in small oak barrels. Alcohol 13.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes make up Matteoli's Chianti Classico?
- It is a blend of roughly 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot, grown on the estate's own vineyards around San Sano.
- What does it taste like?
- A vinous nose of forest berries with iris and violet florals, leading to a dry, harmonious, lightly tannic palate.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Grilled meats, tomato-based pasta, and aged pecorino cheese are classic matches; it also works with soy-glazed grilled dishes.
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