Lamole di Lamole
Chianti Classico Lareale Riserva 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Canaiolo Nero, Sangiovese |
| Aging | In the spring following the harvest, the wine was placed in 30-50 hl barrels to mature for at least two years before the final blending and bottling. |
- Name and vintage: Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2021, organic Tuscan red wine
- Grape variety and origin: Sangiovese and Canaiolo Nero from Lamole, Greve in Chianti (Florence)
- Vinification: optical selection of the grapes, 12-day maceration at 24-26 °C, gentle pressing
- Ageing: minimum 2 years in large 30-50 hectolitre barrels for greater elegance and complexity
- Profile and awards: ruby colour, hints of violet and red fruits; rated 95/100 by James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine is it
Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Lareale Riserva is an organic red wine that captures the authentic essence of Tuscany. Produced from a skilful blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo Nero grapes, this wine hails from the renowned Chianti Classico area, in its Riserva version, characterised by a more complex structure. Visually, it stands out for its bright ruby red colour, while on the nose it offers a bouquet of violet, broom and red fruits, enriched by elegant balsamic notes of resin and undergrowth. On the palate it is dynamic, with lively freshness and a very fine tannic texture that ensures a pleasant progression of flavour.
Where does it come from
The grapes grow in the picturesque village of Lamole, in the heart of Greve in Chianti. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes, between 470 and 655 metres, where temperature variations and ventilation favour optimal ripening of the bunches. The soil, composed of galestro rocks, sandstone from the Tuscan Macigno and inserts of alberese, gives the wine a distinctive savoury note and a refined profile. Lamole di Lamole manages its vineyards following an organic and sustainable approach, in full respect of the environment and the natural vocation of the land.
How is it produced
The harvest takes place between the end of September and mid-October to pick the fruit at perfect ripeness. In the winery, after a meticulous optical selection of the berries, a gentle pressing is carried out and fermentation with skin maceration for about twelve days at a controlled temperature. Afterwards, the wine matures in barrels for at least two years, completing its ageing before the final blend. At the table, this Tuscan red pairs perfectly with roast meats, game, truffle-based dishes and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1974, the Lamole di Lamole winery celebrates the prestigious territory of Greve in Chianti. This 2021 Riserva, the result of a virtuous organic and sustainable project, enhances the essence of vineyards cultivated up to 655 metres above sea level. The result is a regal Chianti Classico DOCG, capable of combining pronounced typicality with spontaneous elegance. Born from a rigorous harvest, this excellence boasts the exceptional score of 95/100 awarded by James Suckling, offering a memorable expression of the Lamole territory.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
3This 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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2021
95/100
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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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1974
- Oenologist: Andrea Daldin
- Bottles produced: 222.000
- Hectares: 37
| Name | Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Lareale Riserva 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Canaiolo Nero, Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Lamole di Lamole |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1974, the Lamole di Lamole winery celebrates the prestigious territory of Greve in Chianti. This 2021 Riserva, the result of a virtuous organic and sustainable project, enhances the essence of vineyards cultivated up to 655 metres above sea level. The result is a regal Chianti Classico DOCG, capable of combining pronounced typicality with spontaneous elegance. Born from a rigorous harvest, this excellence boasts the exceptional score of 95/100 awarded by James Suckling, offering a memorable expression of the Lamole territory. |
| Origin | Il Prato, Le Masse (Lamole, Greve in Chianti, Firenze) |
| Soil composition | Galestro sandstones and Tuscan macigno, with alberese inserts |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon and Chianti bow |
| Plants per hectare | 3,300-5,200 |
| Harvest | From the last days of September until past mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | 24-26 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 12 days |
| Production technique | Optical selection of the grapes; gentle pressing; fermentation with maceration on the skins for about 12 days at 24-26 °C; ageing in 30-50 hl barrels for at least two years |
| Wine making | The grape bunches underwent optical selection of the berries. After gentle pressing, the must was sent for fermentation with maceration on the skins for about 12 days at a temperature of 24-26 °C. |
| Aging | In the spring following the harvest, the wine was placed in 30-50 hl barrels to mature for at least two years before the final blending and bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |