Villa Calcinaia – Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.

Vintage: 2021

36,00 € 170,00 €

Description

This wine comes from the estate’s sunniest hillside vineyards with the best exposure. A selection of well-ripened and perfectly healthy grapes, subjected to long macerations, followed by aging in oak barrels, tonneaux, and concrete vats for at least 20 months.

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Clear

Description

This wine comes from the estate’s sunniest hillside vineyards with the best exposure. A selection of well-ripened and perfectly healthy grapes, subjected to long macerations, followed by aging in oak barrels, tonneaux, and concrete vats for at least 20 months.

Tasting notes

Villa Calcinaia’s Chianti Classico Riserva is characterized by a developed ruby-red color and a mature bouquet, where ripe fruit aromas are well-integrated with notes of oak. On the palate, it opens with a soft, velvety attack, showing a solid structure and balanced hints of wood. The finish is long, persistent, and spicy.

Pairings

Villa Calcinaia Riserva is well suited for special occasions, pairing beautifully with rich meat dishes—and perfect for enjoying on its own in conversation.

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Ancestor

Piero Capponi (1446 – 1496)

Piero Capponi (1446–1496) is famous for his bold response to the threatening demands of the French King Charles VIII: “If you sound your trumpets, we’ll ring our bells.” A classic episode in Italian history, rightly associated with Chianti Classico Villa Calcinaia.