Tenuta di Nozzole (Folonari)
Chianti Classico 2024
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Ageing for 10–12 months in toasted 225-litre French oak barrels (33% turnover), followed by at least 3 months of bottle maturation. |
- Denomination and grape: Tuscan red wine DOCG, 100% Sangiovese
- Aromas and colour: Intense ruby with notes of morello cherry, violet and spices
- Tasting profile: Full-bodied and savoury, with soft tannins and a lingering finish
- Vinification: In stainless steel at 28 °C with pump-overs, délestage and malolactic fermentation
- Ageing and service: 10-12 months in oak and 3 in the bottle. Serve at 13 °C
Description
What type of wine it is
Chianti Classico from Tenuta di Nozzole is a still red wine with a Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin (DOCG) from Tuscany, produced with Sangiovese grapes. Characterised by a bright ruby red colour and a solid structure, it is vinified in steel and aged in French oak barrels. The flavour profile stands out for a persistent and balanced finish, with soft and enveloping tannins that define its elegant texture.
Where it comes from
This Chianti Classico originates from the vineyards of the historic Tenuta di Nozzole, located in the municipality of Greve in Chianti. The vines are grown between 280 and 380 metres above sea level, in an environment characterised by a Mediterranean climate that favours a harmonious ripening of the Sangiovese. The silty-clay soils, poor in stony matter, give the wine volume and a refined tannic texture. The property's roots date back to the 14th century, a historical heritage now enhanced by the Folonari family's focused agricultural management.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place at the beginning of October, selecting the best bunches from vines grown using the low spurred cordon system. Production follows a temperature-controlled fermentation in steel tanks, with prolonged maceration on the skins punctuated by frequent délestage and pumping over. Afterwards, the wine matures for about a year in French oak barrels, completing its refinement with a period of resting in the bottle. This process allows for the development of an intense bouquet of marasca cherry and violet, embellished with spicy notes that introduce a broad palate of great character.
History and interesting facts
With roots dating back to 1300 in Greve in Chianti, the historic Tenuta di Nozzole embodies Tuscan excellence. Since 1971, the Folonari family has guided this viticultural oasis towards achievements of absolute quality. From its lush vineyards, a magnificent Chianti Classico DOCG is born, strictly bottled at source. Distinguished by the prestigious Gallo Nero emblem, this wine expresses the authentic and noble heritage of its inimitable territory with great elegance.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1970
- Oenologist: Marco Cervellera
- Bottles produced: 400.000
- Hectares: 90
| Name | Tenuta Nozzole Chianti Classico 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta di Nozzole (Folonari) |
| Story | History and interesting facts With roots dating back to 1300 in Greve in Chianti, the historic Tenuta di Nozzole embodies Tuscan excellence. Since 1971, the Folonari family has guided this viticultural oasis towards achievements of absolute quality. From its lush vineyards, a magnificent Chianti Classico DOCG is born, strictly bottled at source. Distinguished by the prestigious Gallo Nero emblem, this wine expresses the authentic and noble heritage of its inimitable territory with great elegance. |
| Origin | Greve in Chianti (Florence), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Soil composition | Silty-clay soils, poor in stones |
| Cultivation system | Low spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 2800/5500 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | On average 7 tonnes of grapes per hectare |
| Harvest | First ten days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28°C |
| Fermentation | About 15 days |
| Production technique | Maceration with rack and return (délestage) and pump-overs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (28 °C), with malolactic fermentation in the same tanks; ageing for 10–12 months in toasted 225-litre French oak barrels and at least 3 months in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (28 °C), with maceration on the skins involving délestage and pump-overs; malolactic fermentation in the same tanks. |
| Aging | Ageing for 10–12 months in toasted 225-litre French oak barrels (33% turnover), followed by at least 3 months of bottle maturation. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |