What score does Chianti Classico receive?

Chianti Classico by Poggio Scalette receives an aggregate community score of 65.4/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

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What food pairs well with Chianti Classico?

Chianti Classico pairs well with Beef, Veal, Poultry.

Red

Chianti Classico

Item: Chianti Classico
Rating: 65.4
Author: 50 Best Wines

Poggio Scalette · Alta Valle della Greve, Italy

Chianti Classico by Poggio Scalette is a good red from Alta Valle della Greve, Italy, made from Sangiovese, rated 3.62/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 65.4/100, it represents Alta Valle della Greve's red winemaking tradition.

65.4

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

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Critic Scores

Community Rating (2020)3.62/5

Vintages & Ratings

Year	# Ratings	Community Rating
2020	316	3.62/5
2019	316	3.62/5
2018	316	3.62/5
2017	316	3.62/5
2016	316	3.62/5

Tasting Notes

Medium-bodied. Dark fruit, spice, structured tannins.

Our Review

Food Pairings

BeefVealPoultry

Serving Temperature

16-18°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 65.4 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.