John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm explains the Chianti Classico region in detail, including its history, its terroir, Sangiovese, and the three categories of Chianti Classico DOCG wine: Chianti Classico Annata, Chianti Classico Riserve and Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. AttorneySomm then identifies 3 top Chianti Classico wine producers whose wines you can purchase to start collecting Chianti Classico wines. #chianticlassico #chianti #attorneysomm
Attorney Somm discusses the following producers in this video:
Castello di Monsanto
Castello di Volpaia
Fontodi
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Wanted to learn these wines….thank you.
My videos about Brunello di Montalcino https://youtu.be/2hsBf1Wg-p0 and Super Tuscan Wines are linked in this comment https://youtu.be/M50a0tNuRBc. Cheers!
It’s funny how they come up with all these regulations and then the best wines are outside of that. Also at the low end a gallo Nero does not protect you from being bad wine. Why not let the market decide?!
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is going through a similar process as Chianti Classico Gran Selezione with their Pieve system.
Thanks, John. Excellent video. I mentioned in a comment on one of your recent shorts that I had purchased three bottles of Volpaia Gran Selezione, Coltassala, 2019, the first bottle of which I shall open in a couple of years. I also have a few bottles of Fontodi, Annata, 2019, which I have not tried yet. We have friends coming round for dinner in a couple of weeks and they love Chianti – seems a no-brainer. Now to plan the menu.
Incidentally, I have always found Rufina to be good value every day Chianti. The Wine Society, from whom I buy most of my wine these days, sells a more than acceptable own label Rufina at a good price. Have you tried it?
Great selections, there are so many good producers in Chianti making amazing wines. I would also add Isole e Olena and Castellare in your choices
Felsina and castello di bossi are also my favorites
Thanks John👍. Quality video🍾
The Monsanto C.C. Riserva is always an elegant wine without having to take out a second mortgage.
Monsanto’s Riserva is something I always recommend. It’s widely available, affordable, and ages nicely in the medium term
Another outstanding video John! I always enjoy your history and information part of your videos as much as I do the wine recommendations. I think you might have been a teacher in a previous life.😝
Flaccianello seems to be going the same way as Tignanello pricewise. Just over 5 years ago I bought the 2015 for less than £350 for 6. It's doubled in price in that period and the newer vintages are similarly priced.