Rating 85
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2018
Appellation
Tuscany
Italy
ABV 13%
Price $9.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2020-06-11

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Pleasing A Crowd, Popping Bottles

Drink If You Like

Merlot, Pinot Noir , Sangiovese

Giulio Straccali Chianti DOCG 2018 Review

If you need a bunch of Chianti for a pasta party, and are not too worried about subtlety, this is a great buy. It’s under $10 and pretty damn balanced for the price. It’s not a Chianti to contemplate, but to wash down bowls and bowls of Ziti.

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Giulio Straccali Chianti DOCG 2018
If you need a bunch of Chianti for a pasta party, and are not too worried about subtlety, this is a great buy. It’s under $10 and pretty damn balanced for the price. It’s not a Chianti to contemplate, but to wash down bowls and bowls of Ziti.

Reviewed On: 06-11-2020
85
POINTS
Giulio Straccali Chianti DOCG 2018
If you need a bunch of Chianti for a pasta party, and are not too worried about subtlety, this is a great buy. It’s under $10 and pretty damn balanced for the price. It’s not a Chianti to contemplate, but to wash down bowls and bowls of Ziti.

Reviewed On: 06-11-2020