2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with small amounts of Merlot
Classification Chianti DOCG
Region Chianti
Production Details Matured for 6 months in stainless steel, followed by an unspecified period of bottle aging.
Food Pairing Pappardelle with meat sauce, roast chicken, beef strips with vegetables, and medium-aged cheeses.
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2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with small amounts of Merlot
Classification Chianti DOCG
Region Chianti
Production Details Matured for 6 months in steel vats, followed by an unspecified additional period in bottle.
Tasting Notes Vibrant ruby red; intense cherry, black raspberry, blackcurrant and floral aromas; lively freshness, softness, and distinct but smooth tannins.
Food Pairing Pappardelle with meat sauce, roast chicken, veal strips with vegetables, and medium-matured cheeses.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with small amounts of Merlot
Classification Chianti DOCG
Region Chianti
Production Details Matured for 6 months in steel vats, followed by an unspecified additional period in bottle.
Tasting Notes Vibrant ruby red; cranberry, blackberry, currant and strawberry-tree fruit; dog rose, violet and delicate spice; lively, soft and elegant palate with smooth tannins and a rich finish.
Food Pairing Pappardelle with meat sauce, roast chicken, beef strips with vegetables, and medium-aged cheeses.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with small amounts of Merlot
Classification Chianti DOCG
Region Chianti
Production Details Matured for 6 months in steel, followed by an unspecified period in bottle.
Tasting Notes Vibrant ruby red; redcurrant, raspberry, sour cherry and wild strawberry, followed by floral aromas and clove; fresh and soft with present but restrained tannins and a long, clean, fruit-led finish.
Food Pairing Pappardelle with meat sauce, roast chicken, beef strips with vegetables, and medium-aged cheeses.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with small amounts of Merlot
Classification Chianti DOCG
Region Chianti
Production Details Matured for 6 months in steel vats, followed by an unspecified additional period in bottle.
Tasting Notes Vibrant ruby red; redcurrant, raspberry, morello cherry, wild strawberry, floral notes and clove; lively and fresh with restrained tannins and a long, crisp, delicate finish.
Food Pairing Pappardelle with meat sauce, roast chicken, steak with vegetables, and semi-mature cheese.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with a small amount of Merlot
Classification Chianti DOCG
Region Chianti
Harvest Dates Sangiovese and Merlot were harvested from mid-September onward.
Production Details Matured for 6 months in steel, followed by an unspecified period in bottle.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with purple shades; strawberry, marasca cherry, raspberry and fig, with floral, Mediterranean, pepper and clove notes; lively palate and a long, clean, delicate finish.
Food Pairing Pappardelle with meat sauce, roast chicken, sautéed beef with vegetables, and medium-aged cheeses.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with small quantities of Merlot
Classification Chianti DOCG
Region Chianti
Production Details Matured in stainless-steel vats for 6 months and in bottle for 1 month.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby red with purple tinges; cherry, blackberry, wild strawberry and Mediterranean aromas; soft, elegant and vibrant palate with an intense aromatic finish.
Food Pairing Pappardelle with meat sauce, roast chicken, sautéed beef with vegetables, and medium-aged cheeses.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with small quantities of Merlot
Classification Chianti DOCG
Region Chianti
Production Details Matured in stainless-steel vats for 6 months and in bottle for 1 month.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with purple hues; cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, violet and fragrant floral notes; lively, soft and enveloping palate with a long, persistent, fruit-led finish.
Food Pairing Pappardelle with meat sauce, roast chicken, sautéed beef with vegetables, and medium-aged cheeses.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Sangiovese and Merlot; proportions not stated
Classification Chianti DOCG
Region Chianti
Production Details Matured for 6 months in stainless steel with micro-oxygenation, followed by 2 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Ruby red tending toward bright violet; blackberry, redcurrant and cherry preserve with floral and spice notes; lively, round palate and a rich fruit-led finish.
Food Pairing Pappardelle with meat sauce, roast chicken, sautéed beef with vegetables, and medium-aged cheeses.
Critics Ratings JamesSuckling.com: 89 points
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Sangiovese and Merlot; proportions not stated
Classification Chianti DOCG
Region Chianti
Soil Clayey
Orientation Various
Maceration 11 days
Production Details Fruit originated in the Chianti area from vineyards planted at 2,800–5,500 vines per hectare and trained to cordon with spur pruning. The wine matured for 6 months in stainless steel with micro-oxygenation.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red with scarlet hues; cherry, wild strawberry, blackberry, Mediterranean floral and herbal notes; lively then soft palate with intense fruit and a persistent, delicate, clean finish.
Food Pairing Pappardelle with meat sauce, roast chicken, sautéed beef with vegetables, and medium-aged cheeses.
Critics Ratings Mundus Vini: Silver Medal; Wine Spectator: 89 points; Wine Enthusiast: 88 points
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