From Sparrow’s red wine by the bottle list, the Frescobaldi Chianti is a Tuscan classic from one of Italy’s most storied wine families, and it is $485 by the bottle.
About Frescobaldi Chianti
This Chianti comes from Marchesi Frescobaldi, a family that has been making wine in Tuscany for around 700 years across some 30 generations, with roots in Florence going back to the early 1300s when they were prominent bankers and financiers of the Renaissance city. Few names carry more Tuscan history. Chianti itself is the heart of central Tuscany, and the wines are built on Sangiovese, the great red grape of the region. As the menu lists it, this is a Tuscany bottling from the 2018 vintage. Frescobaldi farms a network of historic estates across Tuscany, and the family has long been associated with elegant, classically styled Sangiovese reds that reflect the rolling hills and warm Mediterranean climate they come from.
Tasting Notes
The menu keeps the description simple, so we will speak to the style. Tuscan Chianti built on Sangiovese typically shows bright red cherry and plum, a savory note of dried herbs and earth, fresh acidity, and a fine, food-loving grip of tannin. It is medium-bodied and versatile, the kind of red that comes alive next to a plate of pasta or grilled meat rather than on its own. That balance of fruit and acidity is exactly why a classic Chianti has anchored Tuscan tables for generations, and it makes an easy, crowd-pleasing choice to share over a long dinner.
What to Pair It With
This is a table wine in the best sense. From the Sparrow dinner menu, enjoy it with the Italian Sausage Fresh Rigatoni, the Pomodoro Goat Cheese Spaghetti, or the Eggplant Parmigiana. It also stands up nicely to our American Wagyu steaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Frescobaldi Chianti?
It is made by Marchesi Frescobaldi, one of Tuscany’s oldest wine families, with roughly 700 years and 30 generations of winemaking history in the region.
How much is the Frescobaldi Chianti at Sparrow?
The Frescobaldi Chianti is $485 by the bottle at Sparrow in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside.
What grape is Chianti made from?
Chianti is built on Sangiovese, the signature red grape of Tuscany, which gives it bright cherry fruit, savory herbs, and fresh acidity.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu next to the Frescobaldi Brunello and the Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come enjoy a bottle.