Is 2012 Chianti Classico a good year?

Is 2012 Chianti Classico a good year?

The Chianti Classico 2012 wines are therefore extremely harmonious with excellent balance of alcohol, acidity and polyphenols, resulting in velvety smooth, very fruity wines with a good – but not excessively high – alcohol content.

What is the difference between a Chianti and a Chianti Classico?

The difference is that Chianti and Chianti Classico are separate appellations. The main grape in both appellations is Sangiovese. In Chianti Classico, the wine must be made from at least 80 percent Sangiovese grapes. In Chianti, only 70 percent needs to be Sangiovese.

What was a good year for Chianti Classico?

In the last five years, 2016 and 2018 were the most favourable for Chianti Classico. In these years the grapes achieved the best balance between complexity of aromas, power and richness. In contrast, 2014 and 2015 were difficult years for Chianti Classico.

Is 2017 a good year for Tuscan?

Cult Wines Super Tuscans Index Performance 2017 was a challenging year for winemakers across Europe, and this was no different for the Tuscan estates. The hardy grapes that did survive the scorching heat produced high quality, rich and intensely concentrated wines.

How old should a Chianti be?

The minimum alcohol level for Chianti Classico is 12% (compared to 11.5% for Chianti DOCG) and the wines must age for one year prior to release. Riserva wines must be aged for a minimum 24 months, with a minimum 12.5% alc Barriques are becoming commonplace for aging riserva Chianti Classico.

Is Chianti Classico dry?

Chianti Classico is a dry, red wine made only in a specific part of Tuscany in central Italy.

Is 2019 a good year for Chianti?

The 2019 promises to be a great year for the wines of the Chianti DOCG DOCG denomination: the favorable climate, especially in the final part of the season, and the important investments made over the years on the vineyards, will give a high quality product to the companies of the Chianti Wine Consortium.

Was 2018 a good year in Tuscany?

With volumes returning to average after the smaller 2017 harvest, Tuscan producers were pleased with the 2018 vintage. While warm, the heat wasn’t as excessive as elsewhere in Europe, and the watchwords seem to be silkiness, elegance and some surprising freshness.