Fattoria di Valiano (Tenute Piccini)
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, followed by 12 months in bottle. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio Teo 2021 |
| Color | Enchanting ruby hues, veiled by elegant purple reflections. |
| Perfume | The nose intones a wonderful song of red cherries and blackberries, interwoven with aromatic herbs. |
| Taste | The sip impresses with freshness and fullness of flavour. The extract and old vine bring out a mineral and savoury trait, with smoky touches that enhance the sweetness and roundness of the fruit. The sparkling tannic texture vigorously underpins the wine and ensures intriguing evolutions in the future. |
| Pairings | Perfect with game, roasts and cheeses. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still organic red from the heart of Chianti Classico, 14.5% ABV, 100% Sangiovese. Produced by Fattoria di Valiano (Tenute Piccini). 0.75L bottle, 2021 vintage. A Chianti Classico Riserva from the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga, just outside Siena, where history and passion blend to create a wine of great character. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle. On the nose, it sings a wonderful song of red cherries and blackberries, interwoven with aromatic herbs. Enchanting ruby reflections, veiled by elegant purple highlights. The palate is astonishingly fresh and full-bodied, with a mineral, savory finish that enhances the sweetness and roundness of the fruit.
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 | The Poggio Teo cru is situated at the summit of the hill of the same name |
| Climate | Altitude: about 350 m. a.s.l., covering three slopes with southern, eastern and northern exposures. |
| Soil composition | This is the only vineyard in Valiano characterised by a sandy texture, with a good presence of sandstone. |
| Harvest | Grape selection begins in the vineyard; each of the three slopes is harvested and vinified separately. |
| Wine making | After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and gently crushed. The must thus obtained then undergoes maceration on the skins for about 10 to 15 days. |
| Aging | 18 months in large French oak barrels, followed by 12 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |