Chianti is one of the great wines of Italy, but it has not always had the best reputation. That’s because in the 80’s they started making some pretty bad wines. Since then, the quality of Chianti has improved.
If you are curious about how Costco’s Kirkland Chianti Classico Riserva compares to other well regarded Chiantis, this episode is just for you. We try the Costco wine side-by-side with two Chianti Classicos, and we give you our honest opinion.
We also talk about the origin of the word fiasco which is related to Chianti, about the grape Sangiovese which is the backbone of Chianti, and some history behind the designation of Chianti Classico.
Wines reviewed in this episode: 2019 Costco Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva, 2020 Castello di Albola Chianti Classico, and 2020 Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico.
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