Danzante Chianti
Tasting Notes
Danzante Chianti has deep ruby red color and an open, fruity bouquet layered with fragrances of cherries, wild red berry and spices. The balanced complexity and the vivid, persistent fruit flavors of this intense red wine make it the perfect accompaniment for a wide variety of foods.
Ratings and Reviews
87 points - 2004 Danzante Chianti
“Reserved scents of black fruit and forest floor. Dry blackberry flavors are delivered by way of a soft-mouth feel. Cherry appears in the close.”
- The Wine News, October/November 2006
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“Easy to locate elegant reds in the Tuscan region of Chianti. Made primarily from the Sangiovese grape, these reds offer easy drinking at the table... the 2004 Danzante Chianti is fleshy with gripping tannins and vibrant black cherry flavors.”
- Leslie Sbrocco, San Francisco Chronicle, June 15, 2006
The Grape
Sangiovese is the main grape component of Chianti, one of Italy's best known wines. The cultivation of Sangiovese in Tuscany can be traced back through the centuries to ancient Greece and Rome. In fact, the word Sangiovese is derived from Latin "Sanguis Jovis", or "The Blood of Jupiter".
Regional Notes
The Chianti area of Tuscany is known for a warm, sunny growing season, with substantial temperature differential
between day and night. Such conditions produce flavorful, rich grapes. The vines that produce our Sangiovese
grapes are grown in the ‘traditional Tuscany upturned’ system, a variation on the ‘Guyot’ system. The vines are
positioned to point south, which contributes to the complete maturation of the fruit. The cultivation of Sangiovese
in Tuscany can be traced back through the centuries to ancient Greece and Rome. In fact, the word Sangiovese is
derived from Latin “Sanguis Jovis,” or the blood of Jupiter.
Danzante Chianti Technical Information
Appellation: DOCG Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Vineyard Location: Chianti Area, Tuscany
Growing System: Cordon-trained, spur-pruned vines
Time of Harvest: September
Serving Temperature: 60-65 degrees
Winemaker Notes
The grapes were harvested upon full maturation during the middle of September. The wine was vinified using an average maceration time of 8 to 10 days. Temperature was controlled (28-29 C) during fermentation to encourage the release of attractive tannins and to develop a clear ruby color, while maintaining the rich fruit aromas characteristic of the Sangiovese grape. After fermentation, the wine was kept in stainless steel temperature-controlled tanks until May.
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