Chianti Classico
キャンティ・クラシコ
Azienda Agricola Montefioralle
Sangiovese · Canaiolo · Colorino
About this wine
Montefioralle's entry-level Chianti Classico DOCG is a pure, everyday expression of the estate's organically farmed vineyards below the medieval village of Montefioralle. Built on roughly 90% Sangiovese with small additions of Canaiolo (for approachability) and Colorino (for color), the wine ferments in concrete and matures around 12 months in used oak barriques before release, keeping the fruit fresh and the oak influence subtle.
An approachable, everyday introduction to what Chianti Classico tastes like when made by a tiny, hands-on family estate.
Sommelier's Note
"The most honest, unpretentious way to taste what a genuinely small, organic Chianti Classico producer can do — proof that under-4-hectare farming doesn't need a premium price tag to show real character."
Food Pairings
A versatile, food-friendly red: pairs naturally with pappardelle in wild boar ragù, tomato-based pastas, grilled sausages, and hard sheep's cheeses like pecorino toscano.
When to drink it
Weeknight pasta dinners, casual gatherings, everyday red wine drinking.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $20-28 per bottle (reference estimate based on comparable boutique Chianti Classico DOCG pricing; exact Japan import pricing not confirmed as this producer has no confirmed Japanese importer)
Terroir & Winemaking
Organically farmed (certified since 2019) on under 4 hectares around Montefioralle. Sangiovese-led blend fermented in concrete, matured approximately 12 months in previously used oak barriques, unfiltered/low-intervention winemaking philosophy typical of the estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are in Montefioralle's Chianti Classico?
- It is led by Sangiovese (roughly 90%) with small amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino, the traditional companion grapes of the Chianti Classico DOCG.
- Is Montefioralle's Chianti Classico organic?
- Yes. The estate's vineyards around Montefioralle have been certified organic since 2019.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Tomato-based pastas, grilled sausages, wild boar ragù, and aged pecorino toscano are classic matches.
- How is it aged?
- It ferments in concrete and is matured for about 12 months in previously used oak barriques, keeping oak influence subtle.
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