Chianti Montalbano

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Chianti Montalbano is a Tuscan wine-producing area known for its Sangiovese-based Chianti wines from the hills around the Montalbano massif in central Italy.

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instanceOf Chianti subzone
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita area
Italian wine-producing area
agingPotential generally best within a few years of vintage
climate Mediterranean with continental influences
country Italy
governingDOCG Chianti DOCG NERFINISHED
grapeBlendRequirement minimum 70% Sangiovese (typical Chianti rule)
grapeColorFocus black grapes
grapeUseRule Sangiovese-based blends
locatedIn Tuscany
central Italy NERFINISHED
hills around the Montalbano massif
mainWineType non-sparkling red wine
marketPosition appellation for everyday to mid-range Chianti wines
notableGrapeVariety Canaiolo NERFINISHED
Colorino NERFINISHED
Malvasia Bianca Lunga NERFINISHED
Trebbiano Toscano NERFINISHED
oenologicalTradition Tuscan winemaking tradition
partOf Chianti wine region NERFINISHED
primaryGrapeVariety Sangiovese NERFINISHED
productionFocus still wines
regionType hilly
regulatoryStatus DOCG NERFINISHED
soilType clay-limestone soils
marl
sandstone
subzoneOfDOCG Chianti DOCG NERFINISHED
typicalAlcoholRange about 11.5–13.5% ABV
typicalFoodPairing Tuscan cuisine
aged cheeses
grilled meats
pasta with tomato-based sauces
typicalWineProfile dry
earthy notes
floral notes
high acidity
medium-bodied
red cherry aromas
wineClassification DOCG red wine
wineColor red wine
wineLawCategory protected designation of origin
wineStyle Chianti NERFINISHED

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Chianti subregion Chianti Montalbano