Chianti Colli Senesi

Chianti Colli Senesi is a subzone of the broader Chianti DOCG located in the hills surrounding Siena in central Tuscany, characterized by clay and limestone soils with a continental climate featuring significant day-night temperature variations. The wines are predominantly based on Sangiovese (minimum 75%), often blended with permitted varieties like Canaiolo, Colorino, and international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Chianti Colli Senesi typically produces elegant, medium-bodied red wines with bright acidity, red fruit flavors, and earthy undertones, generally considered more approachable in youth than Chianti Classico.