Grape blend: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo
Aged: 24 months, part in large oak casks, part in Barriques
Alcohol content: 14% vol
Acidity: 5.35 g/l
Residual sugars: 0.16 g/l
The Chianti area, in the heart of Tuscany, gives its wines a unique personality, they are both robust and elegant at the same time... and this is clearly conveyed in a glass of Riserva. The hot weather in 2020 boosted ripening, resulting in colourful, polyphenol-rich grape musts. Fermentation – entirely without sulphites – and ageing took place in 25 hl Slavonian oak casks for the Sangiovese and Canaiolo, and in barriques for the Cabernet in order to favour softer, more docile tannins. After 12 months, the base wines were blended and then continued ageing together for another year.
Tasting – Colour: intense ruby-red. The nose: it opens with marked aromas of dark fruits, especially blackberries, followed by balsamic and spicy notes, and a typical hint of violet, with a slightly toasty touch in the finish. In the mouth: austere and tannic, but at the same time full and robust in its complexity.
Wine and Food Pairing – It goes well with robust dishes from its area: pappardelle with porcini mushrooms or wild boar sauce, “strozzapreti” pasta with chestnuts and mushrooms, lasagne with Sugo Finto... and it’s ideal with steak, jugged hare, cold cuts and mature cheeses.
Awards – Gold Medal at the Challenge International du Vin 2024, Bourg, France – 90/100 points at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2024, London – 94/100 points at the Wine System Organic Wine Award International 2024 Frasdorf, Germany