Chianti Classico 2021

Description

Still organic red Chianti Classico DOCG, 14% vol, produced by Fattoria di Valiano (Tenute Piccini). 2021 vintage. A Chianti Classico born in the heart of Tuscany, in the municipality of Castelnovo Berardenga, a short distance from Siena. The Sangiovese and Merlot grapes are hand-harvested in mid-October. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks with maceration on the skins for approximately 10-15 days, with frequent pumping over to promote optimal extraction of color, polyphenols, and greater complexity. Aged for 9 months in barrels. Intense aromas of violets and berries. On the palate, it is full-bodied and balanced, with excellent structure. Soft tannins and fruity notes on the finish.

Details

Perfume

Intense aroma of violets and berries.

Taste

Full and balanced on the palate, with excellent structure. Soft tannins and fruity notes on the finish.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Fattoria di Valiano (Tenute Piccini)

From this winery

• Start up year: 1995
• Oenologist: Pasquale Presutto
• Hectares: 75

Fattoria di Valiano is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico production area, in the municipality of Castelnovo Berardenga, a few steps from Siena. From careful historical research we learn that Valiano derives from the name of an ancient Roman condottiero, who at the time of the Gallic Wars, was assigned, according to the dictates of the Lex Julia, these lands for his particular merits on the battlefield.

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

Tuscany

Technical Sheet

Name	Valiano Chianti Classico 2021
Type	Red organic still
Denomination	Chianti Classico DOCG
Vintage	2021
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.0% by volume
Grape varieties	95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Vendor	Fattoria di Valiano (Tenute Piccini)
Climate	Altitude: 200-300 m. a.s.l. Exposure: North-East.
Soil composition	The soil is rich in limestone and fragmented stone that provide excellent natural drainage.
Harvest	Sangiovese and Merlot grapes are hand-picked in mid-October.
Wine making	After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and gently crushed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks with maceration on the skins for about 10 5 days, with frequent pumping over to encourage optimal extraction of colour, polyphenols and greater complexity.
Aging	9 months in barrels.
Allergens	Contains sulphites