Villa Trasqua Chianti Classico DOCG · Tuscany, Italy · 2020

The Moment

Some reds are made to impress.
Others are made to belong at the table.

The 2020 Villa Trasqua Chianti Classico is the kind of bottle that makes dinner feel complete — bright cherry fruit, dried herbs, subtle earth, and the kind of acidity that keeps the whole meal moving.

This is Chianti in the way we love it most: vibrant, savory, and built for food. Not overworked. Not overripe. Just honest Tuscan red with enough structure to hold its own and enough freshness to keep you reaching for the next sip.

What It Feels Like

Think a long wooden table, a bowl of pasta in the middle, olive oil on the counter, and someone opening a second bottle before the plates are cleared.

Chianti Classico has always been one of the great “table wines” of the world — not because it’s simple, but because it knows exactly what it’s for. This one brings that same old-world rhythm: bright fruit, savory edges, and that unmistakable Italian lift.

In the Glass

Aromatics

Sour cherry, red plum, violet, dried herbs, orange peel, and a touch of licorice.

Palate

Fresh red fruit leads into savory spice, subtle earth, and a gently herbal core.

Texture

Medium-bodied with fine tannins and lively acidity.

Finish

Classic, lifted, and food-loving with lingering cherry, herbs, and a softly earthy close.

Why We Love This Bottle

A True Table Red

Chianti Classico at its best isn’t flashy — it’s balanced, versatile, and deeply satisfying with food.

Classic Tuscan Character

Bright cherry, dried herbs, floral lift, and a little rustic charm in all the right places.

Easy to Love, Hard to Outgrow

This is the kind of bottle that works for newer Italian wine drinkers and seasoned old-world lovers alike.

It’s the bottle that reminds you why Chianti still matters.

Pair It With

• Pasta with ragù
• Margherita or sausage pizza
• Roast chicken with rosemary
• Mushroom risotto
• Pecorino or aged sheep’s milk cheese

Chianti Classico shines when there’s salt, fat, herbs, and something warm on the table.

Technical Notes

Producer: Villa Trasqua
Region: Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Grape: Primarily Sangiovese-led blend

Body: Medium
Structure: Fine tannins · bright acidity

Flavor Profile
Sour Cherry · Violet · Dried Herbs · Orange Peel · Licorice

Drink Window
2024–2029