The wines Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino are made from the same grape variety.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Both Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino are red wines made from the indigenous Italian grape variety Sangiovese. Both regions are within the province of Tuscany. Sangiovese is an ancient variety with many genetic subtypes (clones), and these may differ in each region.  But in general, Sangiovese in Tuscany makes a fairly sleek red wine evocative of earth, dried rose petals, cigar box, and a terrific mouthwatering saline quality.