Bartali Ducceto Chianti is an affordable red wine produced by the renowned Tuscan winery, Bartali Ducceto. This wine is made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the Chianti appellation, which is known for its hilly terrain and ideal climate for grape cultivation. The vineyards are carefully tended to by skilled winemakers, who use traditional methods to ensure the highest quality grapes. Bartali Ducceto Chianti is a classic example of a Chianti wine, with a medium body, bright acidity, and notes of cherry, plum, and spice. It is a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of foods, making it a popular choice among wine enthusiasts.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Bartali Ducceto Chianti Classico is a fruit-forward Italian red wine.On the nose, there are aromas of ripe cherries, plums, dried herbs and spices, as well as hints of leather and tobacco. The palate has a powerful structure with ripe tannins and a balanced acidity. It has a long finish with flavors of blackberry, cherry and anise. Overall, this is an excellent example of a classic Chianti Classico that is ready to drink now or can be cellared for a few years for further development.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: Bartali
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.