Description

A refined Chianti Classico Riserva from Valpolicella? Wait—the source states “Chianti Classico Riserva from Valpolicella in Castelnuovo Berardenga,” combining freshness and structure with the depth expected of a Tuscan Riserva. The 2021 vintage offers dark and red fruit, floral and savoury complexity, bright acidity and a smooth, well-integrated finish.

The wine is based on Sangiovese and matured in French oak, building complexity while retaining its freshness, savoury character and structural definition.

Wine Ratings

• 94 Points – Raffaele Vecchione, WinesCritic.com

• 91 Points – James Suckling

• 90 Points – Falstaff

• 92 Aggregate Score

• 94 WinesCritic.com

• 90 Falstaff

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Intense, vibrant ruby red.

Aroma: Complex aromas of fresh flowers and ripe fruit, underpinned by a signature note of black pepper.

Palate: Elegant flavours of blackberry and black cherry, balanced by bright natural acidity, fine structure and silky tannins.

Winemaking & Aging

Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese

Region: Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy (Castelnuovo Berardenga)

Vinification: Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled cement vats with 15 days of maceration, followed by malolactic fermentation in large, used French oak barrels.

Aging: Aged for approximately 24 months in barriques (20% first-passage, 80% second-passage), plus an additional 6 months of bottle aging before release.

Food Pairing

Pairs naturally with traditional Florentine steak, grilled meats, game, and mature or long-aged cheeses.

Product Details

• Country: Italy

• Region: Tuscany Italy

• Brand: Valpolicella Soc. Agr. SRL

• Alcohol Volume: 14.0%

• Standard Drinks: 8.3

• Size: 750mL

• Age: 2021

• Style: Chianti Classico

• Case Quantity: 6