About Chianti Classico
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- ¥6,500-8,500
Rampolla's estate Chianti Classico is the workhorse of the range but far from ordinary: roughly 80% Sangiovese rounded out with Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, farmed biodynamically in the Conca d'Oro amphitheater of Panzano. Aromas of crushed flowers, morello cherry, tobacco and dried herbs lead into a medium-bodied palate with vivid acidity, fine tannins and a savory, earthy finish that reflects the estate's low-intervention philosophy.
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Food Pairings
A versatile red that pairs with grilled meats, tomato-based pasta, and aged pecorino. Its bright acidity also makes it a natural match for richer, umami-driven dishes.
When to drink it
Everyday fine dining, Italian dinners, gifting to Chianti enthusiasts
Terroir & Winemaking
Fruit is farmed under full biodynamic certification (Demeter principles since the mid-1990s) in the Conca d'Oro amphitheater. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, aged primarily in large Slavonian oak casks with only limited use of barrique, minimal sulfur additions.
About the producer
Castello dei RampollaChianti's biodynamic pioneer behind the iconic Sammarco.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Castello dei Rampolla's Chianti Classico made biodynamically?
- Yes. The estate has farmed fully biodynamically since the mid-1990s, following Rudolf Steiner's principles, and this Chianti Classico is sourced entirely from those certified vineyards.
- What grapes are in Rampolla's Chianti Classico?
- The blend is Sangiovese-dominant (roughly 80%) with Merlot and a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting the estate's historic preference for a small non-Sangiovese component even within the DOCG rules.
- How does Rampolla's Chianti Classico compare to Sammarco or Vigna d'Alceo?
- It is lighter and more overtly Sangiovese-driven than the estate's Cabernet-based Super Tuscans (Sammarco and Vigna d'Alceo), offering red-fruited elegance and savory tension rather than the darker, more structured profile of those wines.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Grilled red meats, tomato-based pasta dishes, and aged pecorino are classic matches; its bright acidity also complements richer, umami-forward Japanese dishes like teriyaki or sukiyaki.
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