Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $35.96Original €32.00≈ £27.03 | www.26generazioni.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Harvest began in mid-September with Sangiovese and finished in early October with the Cabernet varieties.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed, Then Gently Crushed
Oak Types French oak; Hungarian oak
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel lasted approximately one week. Skin maceration lasted approximately 10 days and was managed with gentle pump-overs and délestage. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation finished by year-end; after blending, the wine matured in French- and Hungarian-oak barriques for approximately one year and then for a further 12 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; black cherry; small red woodland berries; raspberry jelly; broom flowers; violet; ginger; cocoa; pastry cream; cedar; silky texture; savory, persistent finish; chocolate; vanilla sugar.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Harvest began in mid-September with Sangiovese and reached Cabernet Sauvignon in the first days of October.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed, Then Gently Crushed
Oak Types French oak; Hungarian oak
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel lasted approximately one week. Skin maceration lasted approximately 10 days with gentle pump-overs and délestage. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation finished by year-end; the blend then matured in French- and Hungarian-oak barriques for approximately one year and for a further 12 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; black cherry; violet; rose petals; vanilla; cocoa powder; enveloping and lively palate; sweet, vibrant tannins; savory, long, persistent finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Harvest began around mid-September with Sangiovese and finished during the first ten days of October with the Cabernet varieties.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed, Then Gently Crushed
Oak Types French oak; Hungarian oak
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel lasted approximately one week. Skin maceration lasted approximately 10 days and used gentle pump-overs and délestage. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation finished by year-end; after blending, the wine matured in French- and Hungarian-oak barriques for approximately one year and then for a further 12 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; black cherry; floral notes; vanilla sugar; cinnamon; dill; vertical, taut and voluminous palate; sweet tannins; long, savory and juicy finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Primarily Sangiovese with other complementary varieties
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Harvest began around September 20 with Sangiovese and concluded October 9 with Cabernet Sauvignon.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed, Then Gently Crushed
Oak Types French oak; Hungarian oak
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel lasted approximately one week. Maceration was managed with gentle pump-overs and délestage. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation finished by year-end; the blend then matured in French- and Hungarian-oak barriques for approximately one year and for a further 12 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; fresh red fruit; mallow; lavender; white chocolate; spice; soft, enveloping and elegant palate; vibrant tannins; long, savory, persistent finish; white pepper; flowers; cocoa powder.
2019 Technical Specifications
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Harvest began during the second ten days of September with Sangiovese and concluded with the other varieties in the first days of October.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed, Then Gently Crushed
Oak Types French oak; Hungarian oak
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel lasted approximately one week. Maceration used gentle pump-overs and délestage. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation finished by year-end; after blending, the wine matured in French- and Hungarian-oak barriques for approximately one year and then for a further 12 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; ripe red fruit; cherry; redcurrant; raspberry; dog rose; violet; lavender; iron-like notes; tobacco; cinnamon; clove; milk chocolate; balanced palate; silky, vibrant tannins; fresh, savory and persistent finish.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Harvest began during the final ten days of September and finished around October 10.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed, Then Gently Crushed
Oak Types French oak; Hungarian oak
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel lasted approximately one week. Maceration was managed with gentle pump-overs and délestage. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation finished by year-end; the blend matured in French- and Hungarian-oak barriques for approximately one year and then for a further 12 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; ripe red fruit; vanilla; spice; enveloping, balanced, lively and deep palate; soft, silky tannins; long, persistent finish.
Critics Ratings 93/100, James Suckling
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2006 Technical Specifications
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Sangiovese harvest concluded at the end of September; Cabernet harvest concluded in the first days of October.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation; 225 L second- and third-fill barriques for malolactic fermentation and maturation
Pressing Method Destemmed, Then Gently Crushed
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Varieties were vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation and skin contact lasted approximately 12 days for Sangiovese and more than two weeks for Cabernet Sauvignon, with gentle pump-overs and délestage. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation occurred by year-end in 225 L second- and third-fill barriques; maturation continued in barriques for approximately 14 months, followed by a further 12 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; rich fruit; varietal Sangiovese character; powerful yet elegant Cabernet; compact palate; vanilla; chocolate; sweet tannins; mineral; persistent; long-lived.
Critics Ratings 92/100, Wine Advocate
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Producer Information
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Address
via Cassia per Siena, 133, Loc. Bargino, 50026 San Casciano val di Pesa, Firenze, Italy
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Owner
Antinori Family (26th generation)