Villa Calcinaia, Historic Vintages – Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
Vintage: 2000 – 2015
130,00 € 748,00 €
Description
This wine comes from the selections of the estateโs sunniest and most hillside vineyards, the bestโexposed ones. From well-ripened and perfectly healthy grapes, after long macerations, the wine ages in oak barrels, tonneaux, and concrete vats for at least 20 months.
Name: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese
Alcohol content: 14.7%
Bottles produced: 4.800
Grape harvest: Manual harvest, late September / October.
Fermentation: 50 hl concrete vats and open tonneaux.
Ageing: 20 months in oak barrels, tonneaux, and concrete vats, with final blending in Slavonian oak barrels.
Bottle ageing: Minimum 6 months aging.
Description
This wine comes from the selections of the estateโs sunniest and most hillside vineyards, the bestโexposed ones. From well-ripened and perfectly healthy grapes, after long macerations, the wine ages in oak barrels, tonneaux, and concrete vats for at least 20 months.
Tasting notes
Villa Calcinaiaโs 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 dishesโand perfect for enjoying on its own in conversation.
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Ancestor
Piero Capponi (1446 – 1496)
Piero Capponi (1446โ1496) is famous for his bold response to the threatening demands of the French King Charles VIII: “If you sound your trumpets, weโll ring our bells.โ A classic episode in Italian history, rightly associated with Chianti Classico Villa Calcinaia.
