Our expert picks out her top-value Chianti Classico buys

One of Chianti Classico’s most historic estates, Ricasoli has steadily risen from its nadir last century thanks to the unwavering guidance of 32nd-generation Francesco Ricasoli....

Cool fermentation temperatures of approximately 26°C and refinement exclusively in cement highlight the fresh, fruity – even floral – charms of this well-priced annata. Lively...

While Viticcio’s annata usually spends 24 months between barriques and large casks, the 2024 saw just half that time in wood. It is all the...

After being decimated by peronospora (downy mildew) in 2023, the estate skipped the vintage altogether. But rather than leaving fans high and dry, the Stucchi...

Under the guidance of winemaker Federico Cerelli, Castello di Gabbiano boasts one of the most accessibly priced Chianti Classico annatas on offer. While not necessarily...

From scents of almond blossom and cranberry bush to a cheery mouthful of cherry pits and redcurrants, Borgo Salcetino’s annata offers pure-fruited, straightforward drinking pleasure...

While Marco Bacci’s empire keeps growing (he recently acquired estates in Sicily and Sardinia), his maiden property in Chianti Classico ticks along with characterful consistency....

Crafted from three distinct parcels within Radda, the estate’s annata sees a spontaneous fermentation with a portion of whole berries to emphasise the aroma profile....

Introduced almost 70 years ago, Castello di Monsanto’s Riserva is not just a flagbearer of the estate but a standard bearer of the category for...

An historic wine for Ruffino, Riserva Ducale Oro was launched in 1947 – long before the Gran Selezione category was conceived. It currently includes a healthy...