As soon as they are harvested, the best Chianti Classico grapes are destined to become Riserva, a wine with a dark red color verging on maroon. Elegant and velvety, it has notes of spices and red forest fruits on the nose, with an imposing structure.
In 2017, 11,000 bottles of Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. were produced. Reserve.
Product detail
| Appellation |
Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva |
| Produced bottles |
11,000 |
| Grapes |
Mainly Sangiovese with complementary grapes in accordance with regulations |
| Position/altitude |
300/350 meters above sea level |
| Cultivation method |
Spurred cordon |
| Aging |
Approx. 26 months in 25 hl wooden barrels. |
| Aging ability |
10-12 years |
| Alcohol |
14% |
| In bottle from |
march 2020 |
| In trade from |
march 2022 |
Tasting notes
| Colour |
Intense ruby red |
| Parfum |
intense and persistent with notes of ripe red fruits, spices and vanilla |
| Palate |
fantastic structured and balanced wine; persistent in the mouth with a pleasantly intense finish |
Pairings
| Ideal with Tuscan cured meats and mature cheeses; recommended with roasted or grilled meat, steak and the classic “Fiorentina” |
Awards
| WinesCritic.com | 90 |
| Luca Gardini, The Wine Killer 2022 | 93 |
| The WineHunter Award 2022 | Rosso |
| Tony Wood Italian Wine | 93 |
