Wine
Cathal McBride on wine: Not all Chiantis are created equal
The region does produce some enticing varieties well worth a look, but you get what you pay for
Infamously immortalised as Hannibal Lecter’s vin de choix and the straw basket ‘fiasco’ bottles I remember from my parents, Chianti’s reputation has risen and dipped as much as the rolling Tuscan hills. For a long time, the market has been awash with low-quality expressions. However, while Chianti is not perhaps in the same category as Brunello or some Super Tuscans, there are plenty of enticing examples that warrant attention.
It’s important to note that not ...
