Category: 2017 in Chianti Classico
An underrated vintage
2017 was a year that put the winegrowers in Chianti Classico to the test. One of the hottest and driest summers in decades, coupled with a devastating late frost at the end of April, all of which combined to cause some winegrowers to lose up to 30% of their harvest.
However, as is so often the case in the wine world, it is precisely the most difficult years that produce wines with a unique character. The 2017 vintage is somewhat overshadowed by its famous neighbors 2016, 2018 and 2019 - wrongly so, as my personal tastings have shown.
Characteristics of the vintage
- Intense fruit: The wines of the 2017 vintage display remarkably intense and ripe fruit and spice flavors that reflect the warmth of the vintage
- Powerful structure: Despite, or perhaps because of, the climatic challenges, the wines display impressive structure and complexity
- Well-balanced: The generally higher alcohol content is well integrated and ensures a harmonious balance in the wine
- Maturation potential: The single-vineyard wines from experienced winemakers in particular show exceptional ageing potential that invites patience.
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Casaloste Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Normal price 119,00 EURNormal price -
Casaloste Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Normal price 33,00 EURNormal price -
Fattoria di Rignana Chianti Classico DOCG
Normal price 16,50 EURNormal price -
Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Normal price 79,90 EURNormal price -
Le Cinciole Chianti Classico DOCG
Normal price 17,50 EURNormal price -
Le Cinciole Cinciorosso Toscana Rosso IGT
Normal price 13,00 EURNormal price -
Le Cinciole Petresco Toscana Rosso IGT
Normal price 53,00 EURNormal price -
Le Fonti Panzano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Normal price 80,00 EURNormal price -
Le Fonti Panzano Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Normal price 23,00 EURNormal price -
Le Fonti Panzano Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve IGT
Normal price 40,00 EURNormal price -
Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Normal price 22,90 EURNormal price -
Monte Bernardi Sa'etta Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Normal price 31,90 EURNormal price -
Monte Bernardi Tzingana Toscana Rosso IGT
Normal price 31,90 EURNormal price -
Monte Bernardi Tzingarella Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
Normal price 16,90 EURNormal price -
Podere Capaccia Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Normal price 35,00 EURNormal price -
Podere Capaccia Toscana Rosso IGT
Normal price 47,00 EURNormal price -
Poggerino "Bugialla" Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Normal price 35,00 EURNormal price -
Poggerino Chianti Classico Nuovo DOCG
Normal price 24,50 EURNormal price -
Poggio al Sole Casasilia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Normal price 38,00 EURNormal price -
Poggio al Sole Chianti Classico DOCG
Normal price 15,50 EURNormal price -
Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico DOCG
Normal price 18,90 EURNormal price -
Rocca di Montegrossi Geremia Toscana Rosso IGT
Normal price 44,90 EURNormal price -
Rocca di Montegrossi Ridolfo Toscana Rosso IGT
Normal price 129,00 EURNormal price -
Rocca di Montegrossi Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Normal price 48,90 EURNormal price -
Tenuta Degli Dei Cavalli Toscana IGT
Normal price 39,90 EURNormal price -
Tenuta Degli Dei Forcole Chianti Classico DOCG
Normal price 18,90 EURNormal price
Chianti Classico for the ear
In my podcast "A glass of wine with Nina in Chianti", I want to take you into my Chianti Classico world. Here you can learn a lot about Chianti Classico wine and about the people and stories behind the wine.