Fattoria di Valiano (Tenute Piccini)
Valiano Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio Teo 2021
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 18 months in large French oak barrels, 12 months in bottle. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio Teo 2021 |
| Color | Enchanting ruby red colour, crossed by elegant purple reflections. |
| Perfume | The nose intones a wonderful poem of red cherries and blackberries, supported by aromatic herbs. |
| Taste | The sip amazes with its freshness and fullness. The old vine adds a mineral and savoury trait, with smoky touches that enhance the sweetness and roundness of the fruit. The sparkling tannic texture strongly supports the wine and ensures intriguing evolutions in the future. |
| Pairings | Perfect with game, roasts and cheeses. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
The genuine notes of Poggio Teo Chianti Classico Riserva proclaim the supremacy of the vineyard and its cru in enhancing the authentic characteristics of a wine. Each bottle contains the intimate essence of the territory, enhanced by the scrupulous sustainable practices, in the vineyard and in the cellar.
Awards
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2021
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Pasquale Presutto
- Hectares: 75
Valiano covers a total area of 230 hectares, 75 of which are vineyards. The vineyards are located at an average height of 350 metres above sea level, with a predominantly South-Western exposure. The soil is composed of clay and skeleton, except for the cru Poggio Teo where sand and skeleton dominate the scene. Read more
| Name | Valiano Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio Teo 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fattoria di Valiano (Tenute Piccini) |
| Origin | Castelnuovo Berardenga - The Poggio Teo cru is located at the top of a hill |
| Climate | Altitude: 350 m. a.s.l., and it runs along three slopes with South, East and North exposures. |
| Soil composition | This is the only vineyard in Valiano characterized by a sandy texture with a good presence of sandstone. |
| Harvest | The selection of the grapes starts in the vineyard; each of the three sides is harvested and vinified separately. |
| Wine making | After the harvest, the grapes are de-stemmed and gently pressed. The must undergoes a maceration on the skins for about 10 - 15 days. |
| Aging | 18 months in large French oak barrels, 12 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |