Fattoria di Valiano (Tenute Piccini)
Valiano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 6.38 2020
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot |
| Aging | 18 months in 10-20 hl French oak barrels for the Sangiovese, 18 months in barriques for the Cabernet and Merlot, 6 months in bottle. |
Description
The wine takes its name from the extension of its vineyard of origin, underlining the cloese bond that binds each bottle of the estate to its territory. Our tema is committed to produce elegant wines that reflect the Tuscan soul and the typical characteristics of each individual vineayrd.
Awards
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2020
92/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2020
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2020
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.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Pasquale Presutto
- Hectares: 75
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
| Name | Valiano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 6.38 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fattoria di Valiano (Tenute Piccini) |
| Origin | Castelnuovo Berardenga |
| Climate | The vineyard is situated at an altitude of 350 m a.s.l., with a south-west exposure. |
| Soil composition | Clayey rocky and, consequently, well-drained soil. |
| Plants per hectare | 4,200 |
| Harvest | The grapes are hand harvested and selected in the vineyards. The clusters, carried in small bins, are sorted again on a sorting table before going into the de-stemmer. |
| Wine making | Maceration lasts for about 15 days, with frequent pump-over procedures, followed by délestage. Racking and malolactic fermentation ensue. |
| Aging | 18 months in 10-20 hl French oak barrels for the Sangiovese, 18 months in barriques for the Cabernet and Merlot, 6 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
