Villa S. Andrea
Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot |
| Aging | In French oak barriques, for a period of 18 months, at the end of which it has completed and harmonised its organoleptic characteristics. Finally, the wine is refined in the bottle for 12 months. |
Description
Still red Chianti Classico Riserva, 14% ABV, produced by Villa S. Andrea, 2020 vintage. A wine made in the heart of Tuscany, between Florence and Siena, from Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. Ample, elegant, and persistent aromas, richly fruity with notes of underbrush complemented by sweet spicy notes. Ruby red with subtle garnet hues. Soft, structured palate with balanced, dense tannins. Long, persistent finish with notes of red berries and spices. Ample and structured on the palate, perfect for pairing with traditional Tuscan dishes.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Hectares: 600
In addition to Sangiovese, there are international varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The cultivation and oenological practices implemented are in the vanguard but in harmony with traditional cellar practices. Following the ground with a glance, you can see the other buildings and the old cellars, entirely excavated inside the hill and arranged in parallel rows. Here the wine, in silent darkness, softens in the large barrels and small oak barriques.
Recently the vineyards have been renewed according to new quality criteria, with the use of of selected clones, density of plantation higher and with lower production for plant, prioritizing the quality of the result.
Alongside viticulture there is an agricultural activity focused mainly on olive growing; the valleys and flat stretches are instead cultivated with arable crops, on part of which irrigation coming from from the two large lakes they own. The villa, today the focal point of the entire village, completely dominates the area surrounding. Read more
| Name | Villa S.Andrea Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Villa S. Andrea |
| Origin | San Casciano in Val di Pesa (FI) |
| Climate | Altitude: 250-300 m above sea level, with excellent southern exposure. |
| Soil composition | Galestrous and alberese-rich soils. |
| Harvest | Ripe grapes, hand-picked in boxes, destemmed and crushed. |
| Fermentation temperature | 26- 28 °C |
| Wine making | The grapes undergo fermentation at a controlled temperature of 26°- 28°C, followed by gentle maceration for 20-30 days in order to extract as much polyphenolic substances as possible. These give the wine an intense colour and excellent body. |
| Aging | In French oak barriques, for a period of 18 months, at the end of which it has completed and harmonised its organoleptic characteristics. Finally, the wine is refined in the bottle for 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |