Conte Priola Chianti
Tuscan Sangiovese, priced for the Tuesday table.
The story behind Conte Priola
Conte Priola Chianti comes out of the Chianti appellation in central Tuscany, where the law requires Sangiovese to make up at least 70 percent of the blend. The rest is usually Canaiolo, Colorino, or a little Merlot, depending on the house. Fermentation runs in temperature controlled stainless steel, then the wine rests in cask long enough to pick up the vanilla and coffee notes you taste behind the spicy red berry fruit.
We have poured this label for decades behind our counter in Commack. It is a commercial brand rather than a single estate, which is exactly why the price stays where it does. Crisp acidity, moderate tannins, no pretense. That is the whole pitch.
Explore the Conte Priola range
Two Chianti expressions anchor the line, the standard bottling and the Riserva, plus a magnum for a crowded table.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conte Priola Chianti 750mL | Chianti DOCG | About 24 to 25 proof (12 to 12.5% ABV) | Spicy red berries, crisp acid, light tannin |
| Conte Priola Chianti 1.5L | Chianti DOCG, magnum | About 24 to 25 proof (12 to 12.5% ABV) | Same profile, larger format for groups |
| Conte Priola Chianti Riserva 750mL | Chianti Riserva DOCG | Minimum 25 proof (12.5% ABV) | Longer cask age, vanilla, coffee, firmer structure |
| Conte Priola Pinot Grigio 750mL | Veneto white | Generally 24 to 26 proof | Light, dry, citrus driven, serve well chilled |
| Conte Priola Pinot Noir 1.5L | Red, magnum | Generally 24 to 26 proof | Soft red fruit, easy tannin, party format |
Which Conte Priola is right for you?
The Chianti 750mL sits at $10.98, and the Riserva runs $16.98, which is a fair jump for the extra cask time. Want the magnum? The 1.5L Chianti is $17.98, roughly two bottles of wine for less than two bottles of money. The Pinot Grigio is $9.99 and the 1.5L Pinot Noir is $14.98. Stock on most of these moves fast, so call ahead or check the listing before you drive over.
Acidity cuts through tomato sauce and the price keeps it casual.
A magnum pours for eight people without a second trip to the shelf.
More cask time and structure for a few dollars more per bottle.