About Chianti Classico
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero
- Price Range
- ¥3,000-4,000
- estimated from typical EU/US retail pricing; Japan import price not independently confirmed
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
The estate's entry-level DOCG bottling, blending roughly 90% Sangiovese with a small share of Canaiolo Nero grown across Monterinaldi's certified-organic vineyards between Panzano and Radda in Chianti. Fermented and aged mainly in stainless steel with only brief, gentle wood contact, it favors freshness and immediacy over structure, showing the bright red-fruit character typical of young Radda Sangiovese.
The house style in miniature — organic, unforced, and built for the table rather than the cellar.
New to wine?
A gentle, juicy introduction to Chianti Classico — no oak intimidation, just bright cherry fruit.
Food Pairings
An easy, food-friendly red for weeknight pasta with tomato sauce, grilled sausages, and Tuscan bean dishes. Its bright acidity also cuts through richer preparations without overwhelming them.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, pizza nights, everyday pasta
Terroir & Winemaking
Hand-harvested Sangiovese and Canaiolo Nero from organically farmed estate vineyards; fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous and selected yeasts, aged briefly in a mix of steel and large used oak before bottling to preserve fruit purity.
About the producer
Castello di MonterinaldiA founding Vignaioli di Radda estate crafting elegant, organic Chianti Classico since 1961.Visit the producer page →More wines from Castello di Monterinaldi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Monterinaldi's Chianti Classico?
- Primarily Sangiovese (around 90%) with a smaller portion of Canaiolo Nero, both grown on the estate's certified-organic vineyards in Radda in Chianti.
- Is this wine aged in oak?
- Only briefly and mostly in large, neutral vessels — the estate favors stainless steel to keep the fruit character forward rather than adding heavy oak spice.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Classic tomato-based pasta, grilled sausages, and Tuscan bean stews; in a Japanese meal it works nicely with teriyaki chicken or ginger pork.
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