A great basic Chianti, with an abundance of crisp red fruit.
Angelini is known for its Brunellos, but its fragrant, medium-bodied Chianti is impressive, too.
Selvapiana is one of the Chianti Rufina region’s best producers, as this bold wine shows.
A spot-on Chianti Classico from a historic property, full of wild berry flavor.
The 2007 vintage produced ripe, powerful Chiantis full of juicy black-cherry fruit.
Pretty floral violet notes are the hallmark of this streamlined, luscious red.
Elegant and classically styled— an iconic Chianti bottling.
Crisp raspberry notes characterize this easy-to-find bottling from Ruffino.
Vineyards at 1,200 feet and very low yields help explain Castellare’s dark intensity.
A vibrant single-vineyard red from a great estate, its herb-edged, wild cherry flavor is remarkably complex.
What do you call a straw-covered Chianti bottle turned into a candleholder? Boring. Illustrator Peter Arkle has more creative ideas for reusing the baskets.
Illustration © Peter Arkle
Illustration © Peter Arkle
Illustration © Peter Arkle
Ricasoli, Castellare and Selvapiana have long been three of Chianti’s most reliable producers. Photo
