The Chianti di Fattoria dei BarbiEXTRAPOLATED of Fattoria dei Barbi reminds us that Montalcino is also Chianti. And Chianti is the wine that appears in the first company documents mentioning exportation: it consists of 120 bottles of Chianti from Montalcino to be shipped to Marseille in 1817. The blend is the classic one: 90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo Nero, 3% other red berry vines recommended and/or authorized by the administrative units of the production area. Vinification is done in a traditional way with not excessively long maceration but with malolactic fermentation induced immediately after the end of alcoholic fermentation. Aging takes place in steel tanks.

CHIANTI FATTORIA DEI BARBI: TASTING

The Chianti from Fattoria dei Barbi has a lively and transparent ruby color. On the nose, it is winey, with scents of wild strawberries and Mediterranean scrubland, black pepper, and acidic flowers. In the mouth, it is fresh and slightly savory, with well-integrated tannins. A decidedly versatile wine, it pairs perfectly with Tuscan chicken liver crostini as well as the indulgent stewed tripe.