Chianti

Chianti Wines from Great Wines Direct.

Chianti wines, hailing from the picturesque region of Tuscany, are a quintessential representation of Italian viticulture. Predominantly crafted from Sangiovese grapes, Chianti offers a captivating blend of flavours, featuring bright notes of cherry, plum, and red berries interwoven with earthy undertones of herbs, leather, and spice. This classic wine, celebrated for its vibrant acidity and balanced tannins, is a versatile companion that inspires culinary adventures, pairing beautifully with various dishes, particularly tomato-based pasta, roasted meats, and aged cheeses.

Chianti wines come in several styles, from the youthful and fresh Chianti Classico to the more robust and age-worthy Riserva. Each bottle reflects its winemakers' rich tradition and meticulous craftsmanship, delivering an authentic taste of Tuscany with every sip.

At Great Wines Direct, our extensive Chianti wine collection showcases the best of this iconic region. Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or a curious newcomer, our diverse selection ensures a Chianti wine for every palate.

Experience the grace and complexity of Chianti wines and bring a touch of classic Italian elegance to your collection today.

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Red 14

Castello Vicchiomaggio, Agostino Petri, Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 75cl £21.65

An opulent and elegant wine, well textured with savoury cherry hints enhanced by cedar and chocolate notes and culminating in a smooth and velvety finish

Red 12

Castellani Chianti DOCG 2022 75cl £9.29

Intense and characteristic fruity aromas with a violets and a hint of cherries On the palate, dry, balanced, lightly tannic which turns into velvety softness

Red 13

Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti 2023 75cl £16.09

Rich ruby in colour, the Castiglioni Chianti offers appetising scents of blueberries, currants, dried cherries and vanilla pod It's a delicious, soft-textured, tangy, lip-smacking style of Chianti that draws you in for another sip Truly scrumptious

Red 12.5

Bonacchi, Chianti 'Gentilesco' 2023 75cl £10.68

A medium bodied Chianti with ripe red cherry fruit, easy drinking and fruity

Red 12.5

Castellani Chianti Riserva DOCG 2021 75cl | Great Wines Direct

Castellani Chianti Riserva DOCG 2021 75cl £10.60

Extremely perfumed and aromatic nose, with fresh fruit (cherry and raspberry) and floral flavours A medium body with a dry and harmonious taste complimented by fruity notes of raspberry and blackberry

Red 13

Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti Half Bottle 2019 37.5cl £7.38

Red 13.5

Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva, 375cl bottle 2017 37.5cl £10.37

Balance of components It has an intense ruby red colour Its bouquet has hints of red and black berries, such as black cherry, raspberry, blueberry and red and blackcurrants; delicate citrus notes that add alovely freshness Even the floral hints characterise the profile of this wine with aromas that bring to mind violets and rosehip In conclusion, spicy notes of black pepper and balsamic notes The tannic texture is clearly present and is extremely elegant

Red 12.5

Castellani Chianti Classico DOCG 2021 75cl £15.12

Fruity fragrance, hints of violet, cherry and wild red berries A full-bodied archetypical Chianti Vivacious ruby red colour tending to garnet with ageing Bouquet of intensity, fruit with a violets and a slight hint of cherries Dry, balanced and sapid, lightly tannic which turns into velvety softness

Red 15

Badia a Coltibuono, 'Cultus', Chianti Classico Riserva 2019 75cl £29.04

A modern expression of Chianti showing elegant layers of balsamic notes, cherry, liquorice and chocolate with great harmony between its full texture and a lifted finish

Red 13.5

Frescobaldi Perano Chianti Classico 2021 75cl £21.36

Beautiful, bright ruby-red colour, simultaneously elegant and rich in depth a distinctive sour cherry fragrance Red and black berries are accompanied by floral notes such as sweet violet and asubtle, delicate spice Finally, splendid freshness Harmonic, dry, pleasant and with good tannins that improve over time, the wine finishes like velvet

Red 13.5

Carpineto, Chianti Classico 2022 75cl £16.92

A traditional Chianti with flavours of chocolate and sour red cherry, delicate and slightly savoury

Red 13

Bonacchi, Chianti Riserva 2020 75cl £11.98

A traditional Chianti showing cherry fruit and notes of game and leather through to a dry finish

Red 13.5

Castello Vicchiomaggio 'San Jacopo', Chianti Classico 2023 37.5cl £9.32

Smooth and elegant, a lovely and savoury expression of Chianti with red cherry and strawberry fruits through to a silky finish

Red 13.5

Castello Vicchiomaggio 'San Jacopo', Chianti Classico 2023 75cl £16.94

Smooth and elegant, a lovely and savoury expression of Chianti with red cherry and strawberry fruits through to a silky finish

Red 14

Castello Vicchiomaggio, La Prima, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021 75cl £42.23

Full, velvety and complex showing ripe red plum and oak cedar notes, sublimely smooth and silky, elegant and refined

Red 14

Frescobaldi Montesodi Chianti Rufina Riserva 2021 75cl £45.04

A singular, exceptional plot at 400 metres elevation on the Castello Nipozzano estate, Montesodi became the first Chianti Rufina 'Cru' in 1974 The wine has a beautifully clear ruby-red colour, and a bouquet redolent of cherries and strawberries, with rosehip, violet, clove and black pepper, and a mellow mature character The elegance and silky-smooth quality of the tannins on the palate is absolutely incredible, and the finish is long and persistent This may be enjoyed immediately and over a decade or longer After painstaking work carried out in the Montesodi vineyard, Sangiovese grapes are hand-harvested into 15 kg crates, and then carefully selected, berry by berry for the most perfectly ripe fruit There is a traditional ageing process - first in large (30 hectolitre) Austrian and French oak barrels, and then in bottle