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San Giorgio a Lapi, Bandecca Chianti Classico Riserva, 2021 - Magnum 2021

1500 ml Sangiovese Tuscany, Italy 2021

San Giorgio a Lapi, Bandecca Chianti Classico Riserva, 2021 - Magnum 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Sangiovese (Chianti Classico, Italy), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity very high; oak influence is some. Good with bolognese, mushroom risotto, lamb, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £78.50 at Honest Grapes.

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£78.50
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.7
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Sangiovese prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Sangiovese prior · Chianti Classico rule
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Sangiovese prior · Chianti Classico rule
acidity
5 / 5
very high
Sangiovese prior · Chianti Classico rule
oak
3 / 5
some
Sangiovese prior · Chianti Classico rule
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Medium, savoury reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
merchant feed
Origin
Chianti Classico · Tuscany · Italy
inferred from Chianti
Grapes
Sangiovese
appellation rule
ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
bolognesemushroom risottolambcharcuteriepizza
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
gift
inferred
Merchant says
Whether you're pairing it with a classic bistecca alla fiorentina, a hearty pasta dish, or just enjoying a glass on its own, this Chianti Classico Riserva has heaps of Tuscan charm.
merchant description
About Sangiovese
Typical aromas: red cherry, sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, tomato leaf. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Sangiovese · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
medium · 3/5
Tannin
lowhigh
firm · 4/5
Acidity
lowhigh
very high · 5/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Grown in the rolling hills of Castelnuovo Berardenga, San Giorgio a Lapi's Bandecca Chianti Classico Riserva delivers deep, ripe cherry and blackberry flavours, layered with hints of spice, leather, and earthy undertones. Aged to perfection, it strikes a great balance between richness and elegance, with silky tannins and a long, smooth finish. Whether you're pairing it with a classic bistecca alla fiorentina, a hearty pasta dish, or just enjoying a glass on its own, this Chianti Classico Riserva has heaps of Tuscan charm.

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