Fontodi Chianti Classico 2021
Tuscany, Italy • classic
Sour cherry, tobacco, and savory herbs with vibrant acidity.
Lasagne Bolognese
pasta • comfort food • oven-baked
Also known as: lasagna bolognese, classic beef lasagne
Top Pour: Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico's acidity lifts tomato sauce while moderate tannin frames beef and cheese.
Body: mediumAcidity: highTannin: mediumSweetness: dry
Why it works
- Acid matches tomato-based sauces.
- Moderate tannin manages beef and dairy without overwhelming them.
Signature aromas
cherryherbalspice
Bottle inspiration
Castello di Ama Chianti Classico 2020
Tuscany, Italy • splurge
Black cherry, violet, and graphite with polished tannins and long finish.
Solid Alternates
Willamette — Body: lightWillamette — Acidity: mediumWillamette — Tannin: lowWillamette — Sweetness: dry
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