Chianti Colli Senesi "Il Garrulo", Montenidoli - 2021

Name: Chianti Colli Senesi "Il Garrulo", Montenidoli
Brand: Montendioli
SKU: 22698
Price: 28.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 22698 750 mL

Named after a pesky local bird and the sound of chirping chit-chat with friends, this red blended from local Tuscan varieties is full of bright, ripe cherries and finishes with a rustic earthiness that rounds out the flavors. It goes especially well with the classic Italian tomato-based dishes, and also with spicy foods.

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$347.52 $312.77/ Case of 12

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Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

Italy

Region

Tuscany

Sub-Region

San Gimignano

Producer

Montendioli

Grape Variety

Sangiovese

Canaiolo

Malvasia Bianca

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

In the sea of Chianti, the sub-$30 category stokes fear of straw-wrapped bottles destined to be table-top candle holders. Hopefully, this staff pick can dispel those notions and introduce you to a wine that might have been overlooked. Elisabetta Fagiuoli, has been dedicated to the soil of Montenidoli since she found it abandoned in 1965. Her commitment to the soil and organic winemaking practices gives her wines a complexity and finesse. “Il Garrulo” is a perfect wine for those seeking a food-friendly, crowd-pleasing option. Its fresh notes of sour cherry and herbaceous tomato leaf lead into a pleasant tannic grip. On a cold and rainy night, a glass of this traditional Chianti blend and a plate of pasta pomodoro was exactly what the doctor ordered.

- MHG

Glossary

Canaiolo

Also called Canaiolo Nero, this black grape is cultivated in Italy, but not as widely as in years past. After the 19th century's phylloxera epidemic, Canaiolo vines proved difficult to graft onto healthy rootstock, so it was grown much less. Today there are still pockets of Canaiolo vineyards throughout Tuscany, and it is an allowed ingredient in Chianti - in fact, in the 18th century it was even more crucial to the character of that beloved blend than Sangiovese.

Sangiovese

Italy's most planted grape variety is at the heart of some of the most beloved wines in the country. Grown all over the region, but especially in Central Italy, Sangiovese is the only grape allowed in Brunello di Montalcino, and the main grape in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti, and countless other delicious Italian blends. Sangiovese has shown itself in recent years to be an excellent complement to Cabernet Sauvignon in red Italian blends; this grape duo forms the basis of many of the...

Tuscany

When you think of Tuscan wine, think of Sangiovese, the grape that is common to most great Tuscan reds (Vernaccia is the only white wine made here). Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most complex expressions of Sangiovese, has the best aging potential. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows the softer side of the grape, containing up to 20% of other varieties. Young Chianti often smells of fresh fruit and herbs, while Chianti Classico Riserva can be dark and brooding. The term “Super Tuscans”...