What grape is Nozzole Chianti Classico made from?

It is made from 100% Sangiovese grown on the Tenuta di Nozzole estate in Greve in Chianti.

Is this a Riserva or Gran Selezione wine?

No, this is the estate's standard (annata) Chianti Classico, distinct from the single-vineyard La Forra Riserva bottling.

It ages 10-12 months in 225-liter toasted French oak barrels with about a third new oak, then rests a further 3 months in bottle before release.

What food pairs well with this wine?

It pairs well with grilled meats, tomato-based pasta, roasted chicken and aged pecorino cheese.

CuvéeGreve in ChiantiRed

Nozzole Chianti Classico

ノッツォーレキャンティ・クラシコ

Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute

About Nozzole Chianti Classico

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Sangiovese
Price Range: $18-22

The entry point into Tenuta di Nozzole's Chianti Classico range, made from 100% Sangiovese grown in the hills of Greve in Chianti. The wine is aged 10-12 months in 225-liter toasted French oak barrels with roughly a third new oak rotation, followed by at least three months of bottle refinement, giving a fruit-forward, savory style typical of the estate.

Sommelier's Note

The purest expression of Nozzole's terroir at an everyday price — dark spice and juicy acidity make it Chianti Classico at its most drinkable.

New to wine?

An approachable, fruit-forward introduction to Chianti Classico's savory character.

Food Pairings

Grilled sausages, tomato-based pasta dishes, roasted chicken, and aged pecorino.

When to drink it

Everyday Italian dinners, casual gatherings with friends.

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Sangiovese from vineyards in Greve in Chianti; aged 10-12 months in 225L toasted French oak (approx. 33% new oak), minimum 3 months in bottle before release.

About the producer

Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari TenuteTuscan legacy family estate spanning Chianti Classico, Montalcino, and Bolgheri.Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grape is Nozzole Chianti Classico made from?: It is made from 100% Sangiovese grown on the Tenuta di Nozzole estate in Greve in Chianti.
Is this a Riserva or Gran Selezione wine?: No, this is the estate's standard (annata) Chianti Classico, distinct from the single-vineyard La Forra Riserva bottling.
How is it aged?: It ages 10-12 months in 225-liter toasted French oak barrels with about a third new oak, then rests a further 3 months in bottle before release.
What food pairs well with this wine?: It pairs well with grilled meats, tomato-based pasta, roasted chicken and aged pecorino cheese.

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