Rating 97
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2016
Appellation
Tuscany
Italy
ABV 14%
Price $12.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-02-20

Perfect For

All-Day Sipping, Pizza Night, Popping Bottles

Drink If You Like

Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir , Sangiovese

Fattoria di Cinciano Chianti Classico DOCG 2016 Review

Young and loud, deep and soft, this Classico is a stunner and here’s hoping we see more of Cinciano (Cheen-Cha-No) on the US market because right now it’s not easy to find outside their estate (which has some legit agroturismo #btdubs) and dammit this bottle is only $12! Bright and vibrant sour cherry fruit mingles with quiet whispers of rose petal and violet wrapped up in a nice, rich soil note all existing happily on a refreshing, chewy palate with the smooth tannin giving every aroma its moment. This all makes for a wine that is serious and tangy-fun at the same time. Here’s hoping we see more of this wine on shelves.

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Fattoria di Cinciano Chianti Classico DOCG 2016
Young and loud, deep and soft, this Classico is a stunner and here’s hoping we see more of Cinciano (Cheen-Cha-No) on the US market because right now it’s not easy to find outside their estate (which has some legit agroturismo #btdubs) and dammit this bottle is only $12! Bright and vibrant sour cherry fruit mingles with quiet whispers of rose petal and violet wrapped up in a nice, rich soil note all existing happily on a refreshing, chewy palate with the smooth tannin giving every aroma its moment. This all makes for a wine that is serious and tangy-fun at the same time. Here’s hoping we see more of this wine on shelves.

Reviewed On: 02-20-2019
97
POINTS
Fattoria di Cinciano Chianti Classico DOCG 2016
Young and loud, deep and soft, this Classico is a stunner and here’s hoping we see more of Cinciano (Cheen-Cha-No) on the US market because right now it’s not easy to find outside their estate (which has some legit agroturismo #btdubs) and dammit this bottle is only $12! Bright and vibrant sour cherry fruit mingles with quiet whispers of rose petal and violet wrapped up in a nice, rich soil note all existing happily on a refreshing, chewy palate with the smooth tannin giving every aroma its moment. This all makes for a wine that is serious and tangy-fun at the same time. Here’s hoping we see more of this wine on shelves.

Reviewed On: 02-20-2019