Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $25.85Original €23.00≈ £19.43 | www.26generazioni.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with other complementary grape varieties; percentages not stated
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Sangiovese harvest began in the second half of September 2023; complementary varieties were completed in the second week of October 2023
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats for alcoholic fermentation; stainless steel vats for Sangiovese malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date Bottling began in July 2025
Production Details Grapes were destemmed and gently crushed. Alcoholic fermentation took place at 28–30°C, followed by approximately 10–14 days of skin maceration with controlled mechanical extraction. Some complementary-variety lots underwent malolactic fermentation in second- and third-fill barriques. After blending, maturation continued predominantly in large-format oak barrels and partly in barriques until the end of spring 2025.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; marasca cherry, candied orange, vanilla, icing sugar, rose petal, mallow, licorice, cedarwood and caramel; rich, enveloping and balanced, with sweet, savory, silky tannins and a long energetic finish
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with other complementary grape varieties; percentages not stated
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Sangiovese harvest began in the second half of September 2022; complementary varieties were completed in the second week of October 2022
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation; stainless steel tanks for Sangiovese malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date Bottling began in July 2024
Production Details After destemming and gentle crushing, alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature reported as no higher than 28–30°C. Skin maceration lasted approximately 10–14 days with controlled mechanical extraction. Some complementary-variety lots underwent malolactic fermentation in second- and third-fill barriques. After blending, maturation continued predominantly in large oak casks and partly in barriques until the end of spring 2024.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; bramble fruit, medlar jam, raspberry jelly, tobacco, licorice, candied citron and cocoa; silky, sweet and savory tannins, with a broad entry and long refined finish marked by rose petal and black tea
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with other complementary grape varieties; percentages not stated
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Sangiovese harvest began in the second half of September 2021; complementary varieties were completed in the second week of October 2021
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats for alcoholic fermentation; stainless steel vats for Sangiovese malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date Bottling began in July 2023
Production Details Grapes were destemmed and gently crushed; alcoholic fermentation occurred at 28–30°C. Skin maceration lasted approximately 10–14 days with controlled automated extraction. Several complementary-variety lots underwent malolactic fermentation in second- and third-fill barriques. After blending, maturation continued predominantly in large-format oak barrels and to a lesser extent in barriques until the end of spring 2023.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; pomegranate, cherry, orange peel, ginger, lavender, rose petal, white musk and cocoa; savory, flavorful and structured, with supple tannins and an intense expansive finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with other complementary grape varieties; percentages not stated
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Sangiovese harvest began in the second half of September 2020; complementary varieties were completed in the first week of October 2020
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats for alcoholic fermentation; stainless steel vats for Sangiovese malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date Bottling began in August 2022
Production Details Grapes were destemmed and gently crushed; alcoholic fermentation occurred in stainless steel at a controlled temperature reported as not exceeding 28–30°C. Skin maceration lasted approximately 10–14 days with controlled automated extraction. Several complementary-variety lots underwent malolactic fermentation in second- and third-fill barriques. After blending, maturation continued predominantly in large-format oak barrels and to a lesser extent in barriques until spring 2022.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; cherry, cotton candy, violet, blood orange, rust, agarwood, tobacco and dark chocolate; velvety, flavorful and persistent
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with other complementary grape varieties; percentages not stated
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Harvest began with Sangiovese in mid-September 2019 and concluded on October 11, 2019
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats for alcoholic fermentation; stainless steel vats for Sangiovese malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date Bottling began in August 2021
Production Details Grapes were destemmed and gently crushed; alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel at no more than 30°C. Skin maceration lasted approximately 12–15 days with controlled automated extraction. Several complementary-variety lots underwent malolactic fermentation in second- and third-fill barriques. After blending, maturation continued predominantly in large-format oak barrels and to a lesser extent in barriques until spring 2021.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; small red fruit, lavender, clove, sweet tobacco, graphite, white chocolate and mint; mouth-filling and fresh, with supple tannins and an aromatic finish
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with other complementary grape varieties; percentages not stated
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Harvest began in mid-September 2018
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats for alcoholic fermentation; stainless steel vats for Sangiovese malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date July 2020
Production Details Grapes were destemmed and gently crushed; alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel at no more than 30°C. Skin maceration lasted approximately 12–15 days with controlled automated extraction. Complementary varieties underwent malolactic fermentation in second- and third-fill barriques. After blending, maturation continued predominantly in large-format oak barrels and to a lesser extent in barriques until spring 2020.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; plum, black cherry, balsamic notes, mint, cocoa and tobacco; smooth and mouth-filling, with sweet tannins and a savory persistent finish
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with other complementary grape varieties; percentages not stated
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Region Chianti Classico
Harvest Dates Picking occurred during the second half of September 2016 and ended during October 2016
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel fermenting tanks for alcoholic fermentation; stainless steel tanks for Sangiovese malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date July 2019
Production Details After destemming and gentle crushing, alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel at no more than 30°C. Skin maceration lasted approximately 15 days with soft, controlled extraction. Complementary varieties underwent malolactic fermentation in second- and third-passage barriques. After blending, maturation continued mainly in oak casks and to a lesser extent in oak barrels until spring 2019.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; ripe red fruit, wild cherry, dried wildflowers, cinnamon and balsamic notes; balanced, savory and vibrant, with a long persistent spicy finish
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate 92/100; James Suckling 92/100
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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)