Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico
Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Colorino |
| Aging | Minimum ageing of 18 months: 50% in large casks and 50% in barriques. |
- Name and vintage: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021, still red wine, 14% vol
- Grape composition: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Colorino
- Aged in wood: at least 18 months, half in large casks and half in barriques
- Tasting notes: ruby colour with garnet highlights, notes of ripe fruit and spices
- Pairings and serving: ideal with red meats, game, mature cheeses; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva, produced by Geografico, is a still red wine from Tuscany with a full and defined character. This blend skilfully combines Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Colorino, offering in the glass a deep ruby red hue with elegant garnet highlights. The aromatic profile is intensely vinous, characterised by persistent notes of ripe fruit and spices. On the palate, it reveals a pleasantly tannic texture, resulting in a harmonious and velvety wine, with a complex structure enhanced by expert ageing in wood.
Where it comes from
This prestigious red originates in the heart of Chianti Classico, in a prime area located between the municipalities of Gaiole and Radda in Chianti. The vines grow on soils of Eocene origin, composed mainly of limestone and marl; this specific geological matrix gives the grapes remarkable aromatic definition and a solid character. The deep connection with the environment is reflected in a sip with an authentic territorial profile, ideal for pairing with game, red meats and mature cheeses.
How it is produced
The production process is distinguished by careful maturation that defines the elegance of this structured red. After vinification, the wine undergoes a minimum ageing of eighteen months, resting between barrels and barriques. This balanced period in wood encourages perfect integration of the tannic component, enriching the bouquet with soft spicy nuances. To fully appreciate its complexity, it is recommended to decant for one hour before serving, allowing the wine to express its complete balance.
History and Curiosities
The Contessa di Radda 2021 embodies the soul of Tuscany, originating from the Eocene soils of limestone and marl located between Gaiole and Radda in Chianti. Produced by the Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico, this Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG skilfully blends Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Colorino into a velvety sip with elegant garnet nuances. A highly prestigious label, awarded an impressive 92 points by James Suckling.
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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Alessandro Barabesi
- Bottles produced: 1.200.000
- Hectares: 350
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| Name | Geografico Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Contessa di Radda 2021 embodies the soul of Tuscany, originating from the Eocene soils of limestone and marl located between Gaiole and Radda in Chianti. Produced by the Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico, this Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG skilfully blends Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Colorino into a velvety sip with elegant garnet nuances. A highly prestigious label, awarded an impressive 92 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Gaiole and Radda in Chianti, Tuscany |
| Soil composition | Eocene, mixed limestone and marl |
| Production technique | Minimum ageing of 18 months: 50% in large casks and 50% in barriques |
| Wine making | Minimum ageing of 18 months: 50% in large casks and 50% in barriques. |
| Aging | Minimum ageing of 18 months: 50% in large casks and 50% in barriques. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |