Selecting favourites among Chianti Classico’s new releases is like splitting hairs: so many deserve a place at the dinner table and/or in the cellar.
Given different ageing regulations within Chianti Classico’s three-tiered classification, a wide range of vintages is released every year. A first peek at the ‘saved-by-August-rain’ 2022 is restricted to the ‘annata‘ level, while the preliminary 2021 Riserva and Gran Selezione, together with longer-aged annata, provide a comprehensive picture of what has shaped up to be an excellent vintage.
Add to this some stunning late releases from 2020 and 2019, and the choices multiply further.
My recommendations below attempt to represent the exceptional value and incredible diversity the denomination offers.
See the score table with Michaela’s tasting notes and scores for 180 new Chianti Classico…
Source : https://www.decanter.com/premium/new-chianti-classico-releases-in-2024-top-picks-for-the-table-and-cellar-528108/
