Cappone – Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
Vintage: 2023
9,00 € 15,00 €
Description
“Ugutius filius Gini qui Cappone vocatur” (Uguccione, son of Gino, known as Cappone) appears in a contract dated 1052, and this Chianti Classico made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes is backed by almost a thousand years of history, which has helped to create a product that fits perfectly into the ancestral tradition that the Capponi family has always favoured for its wines.
Name: Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese
Alcohol content: 13.46%
Bottles produced: 43.500
Grape harvest: Manual harvest, late September / October.
Fermentation: Stainless steel, separated by plot
Ageing: 18 months in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing: Minimum of 3 months bottle aging.
Description
“Ugutius filius Gini qui Cappone vocatur” (Uguccione, son of Gino, known as Cappone) appears in a contract dated 1052, and this Chianti Classico made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes is backed by almost a thousand years of history, which has helped to create a product that fits perfectly into the ancestral tradition that the Capponi family has always favoured for its wines.
Tasting notes
Medium-bodied, with good acidity. Aromas of cherry and blueberry and vibrant red fruit flavours.
Pairings
Best paired with grilled meats, poultry, cured meats, and mature cheese.
