The 2024 Buontalenti Chianti is a beautifully vibrant and classically styled Tuscan red that captures the freshness and drinkability at the heart of traditional Chianti. Produced under the Terre del Buontalenti label - a collaboration between renowned Italian winemaker Alberto Antonini and small organic growers across Tuscany - the wine is based primarily on Sangiovese with small portions of Colorino and Canaiolo. Fermented in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts and aged briefly in concrete and large neutral oak, the 2024 vintage emphasises purity, freshness and terroir transparency over heavy extraction or oak influence.
The nose reveals bright cherry, raspberry and red berry fruit layered alongside black pepper, clove and subtle earthy spice, giving the wine remarkable aromatic lift and classic Chianti character. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with lively natural acidity, fine tannins and a juicy mineral-driven core. Layers of red cherry, wild herbs and savoury spice unfold with excellent freshness and balance, finishing bright, tangy and beautifully drinkable with a gentle earthy grip typical of traditional Tuscan reds. Critics and merchants consistently highlight the wine’s vibrant fruit, savoury freshness and excellent value, noting its authentic expression of everyday Chianti.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2024 Buontalenti Chianti is a superb everyday Tuscan red - vibrant, savoury and effortlessly drinkable with outstanding freshness and classic Chianti charm. Perfect with pizza, tomato-based pasta, grilled sausages, roast chicken, charcuterie or aged pecorino. Enjoy now through 2030.
