Chianti Classico 2017: A first look

Michaela Morris brings you an exclusive sneak preview on how the Chianti Classico 2017 vintage is shaping up in the cellar…

Wine regions around the globe will remember 2017 for challenges of almost biblical proportions. From frost, hail, torrid heat, drought and fires, never have extremes been so widespread.

Tuscany did not go unscathed, starting with the frosts that affected much of Europe in late April.

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Related content published in March and April 2018:

• Full report on the latest Chianti Classico releases by Michaela Morris

• Brunello di Montalcino 2013: Report & top wines

• Brunello Riserva 2012: Report & top wines

• Chianti Classico 2013 & 2014 top tiers: Panel tasting results

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