Trambusti Cavalleresco Chianti Classico 2014
Trambusti Cavalleresco Chianti Classico 2014 is a 750mL red wine from the Chianti Classico DOCG, the historic zone between Florence and Siena in Tuscany, Italy. It is a Sangiovese-led blend with small additions of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in oak casks and finished with a short rest in bottle before release. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: 2014
- Grapes: Sangiovese with small additions of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (no published percentages)
- Origin: Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
- Ageing: Oak casks, then a short period in bottle
- Producer: Chianti Trambusti, Florence (family winemaking since 1934)
From the Historic Classico Zone
Cavalleresco is Trambusti's Chianti Classico line — wine from the original, historic Chianti territory between Florence and Siena, governed by stricter DOCG rules than the wider Chianti appellation. The family behind it has made wine since 1934; today the founder's grandchildren run the estate, whose vineyards sit at about 350 metres. The Classico blend stays Sangiovese-led, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in small supporting roles and oak-cask ageing for polish. Find more Italian reds on our red wine shelf, browse the wider wine range, or visit the Chianti Trambusti vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Intense ruby red. Nose: Red fruit with violet, and spicy, balsamic notes. Palate: Round and warm, with an enveloping, persistent body and slight wood hints from the cask ageing. Finish: Long and enveloping.
How to Enjoy
Line guidance from the producer: uncork at least an hour before drinking, serve at about 20 °C, and pair with roast game and spitted or grilled meats.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Chianti Classico different from Chianti? Classico comes only from the historic zone between Florence and Siena — the original Chianti territory — and is made under stricter DOCG rules than the wider Chianti DOCG.
What grapes are in Cavalleresco? Sangiovese leads, with small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The producer does not publish percentages, so none are stated here.
Is the 2014 ready to drink? Yes — it is a mature Classico from a decade-old vintage, in its drinking window now, best with food.
A mature Classico from the historic hills — order Trambusti Cavalleresco 2014 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.