Dellatorri Chianti Riserve Italian Red Wine

The label says Chianti, and what it does not say is Classico. Our regional research treats that as the first thing to read rather than a detail to wave off: Chianti DOCG and Chianti Classico DOCG are two distinct protected Tuscan names, not a longer and shorter spelling of the same one. Both cover Tuscan reds led by Sangiovese, the research says, but the broader Chianti zone spreads over Tuscany's central hills, while the Classico zone lies higher up, inland between Florence and Siena, and elevation, slope and exposure make for local differences inside either one.

As for the producer, Dellatorri points to the Torri family, which it says supplies the brand's wines from Italian vineyards. We do not have a shopper rating for this wine. The grape or grapes in this bottle stay unconfirmed; in our September 2026 checks it ranged from $19.99 to $21.88.

Dellatorri's own product page spells this wine Chianti Reserva, even though the appellation's proper spelling is Riserva, a small inconsistency in the producer's own copy. Corks & Cheers, the importer's portfolio site, gives the formal designation as Chianti Riserva D.O.C.G. and, as with the rest of the Dellatorri line, credits Mike Collier, a Master of Wine since 2009, as the winemaker; dellatorri.com confirms neither fact. The producer's tasting note describes a fresh, vibrant palate of juicy blackberry and currants balanced by spice, cherries and floral notes, and recommends pairing the wine with veal stew or with Parmesan, Asiago and Fontina cheeses.

Our call: reasonable if a formal Chianti Riserva D.O.C.G. designation and a Master-of-Wine-credentialed winemaker are enough to hang a choice on, even though only the importer's portfolio page confirms either, not the producer itself. Pass if you want the grape composition spelled out or a shopper rating on record; this bottle offers neither.

The Grocery Store Wine Desk · written Sep 16, 2026 from our research file for this wine. Numbers reflect our latest checks.