Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano
Chianti Classico Le Baroncole Riserva 2023
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 97% Sangiovese, 3% Canaiolo Nero |
| Aging | Maturation in French oak barrels and casks for 16–20 months; bottle ageing for about 6 months after bottling. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Name and style: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, still organic red wine
- Grape variety: 97% Sangiovese and 3% Canaiolo Nero, carefully selected grapes
- Ageing: 16–20 months in French oak and 6 months in bottle
- Aromas: notes of graphite, humus, flint, cherry, tobacco, juniper, nutmeg
- Taste and data: 14.5% ABV, powerful and fresh structure, well-integrated tannins, smoky finish; 94 points Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Le Baròncole - Chianti Classico Riserva by San Giusto a Rentennano is a full-bodied organic red wine crafted to stand the test of time. This captivating blend is born from the union of Sangiovese and Canaiolo Nero grapes, which give the glass an intense garnet colour. On the palate, it is distinguished by a powerful sip, supported by well-integrated tannins and a vibrant freshness. The overall balance between the different components delivers a finish of long persistence, enriched by elegant smoky nuances.
Where it comes from
This Chianti Classico has its roots in Gaiole in Chianti, in the heart of the Sienese countryside. The identity of this Riserva faithfully reflects the pedoclimatic characteristics of the soils of the San Giusto a Rentennano estate. The property stands on the remains of an ancient Cistercian monastery, a place steeped in history that today houses the estate's cellars. Thanks to its deep connection with the surrounding environment, the vineyards offer a pure and authentic expression of the Tuscan terroir.
How it is produced
The grape bunches undergo a rigorous selection during the harvest. Fermentation and maceration take place in steel and cement vats for about eighteen to twenty days. Afterwards, the wine matures in French oak barrels for a period ranging from sixteen to twenty months, concluding the process with a further six months of ageing. This process shapes a complex aromatic bouquet, in which notes of graphite, humus, cherry and nutmeg stand out, enhanced by hints of flint, tobacco and juniper.
History and Curiosities
Le Baròncole is a prestigious organic Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG that tells the story of an ancient Cistercian monastery, now home to the Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano. Produced from a rigorous selection of grapes harvested between 30 September and 12 October in Gaiole in Chianti, this wine masterfully expresses the authentic potential of the Tuscan terroir. Thanks to its extraordinary aptitude for ageing, it is able to win over even the most discerning palates. The 2023 vintage, awarded 94 points by Vinous, confirms the excellence of this Tuscan red.
Awards
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2023
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1905
- Oenologist: Attilio Pagli
- Bottles produced: 90.000
- Hectares: 31
| Name | San Giusto a Rentennano Chianti Classico Le Baroncole Riserva 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 97% Sangiovese, 3% Canaiolo Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano |
| Story | History and Curiosities Le Baròncole is a prestigious organic Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG that tells the story of an ancient Cistercian monastery, now home to the Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano. Produced from a rigorous selection of grapes harvested between 30 September and 12 October in Gaiole in Chianti, this wine masterfully expresses the authentic potential of the Tuscan terroir. Thanks to its extraordinary aptitude for ageing, it is able to win over even the most discerning palates. The 2023 vintage, awarded 94 points by Vinous, confirms the excellence of this Tuscan red. |
| Origin | Gaiole in Chianti (SI) |
| Harvest | From 30 September to 12 October. |
| Fermentation | Approximately 18–20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation and maceration in cement and steel tanks for about 18–20 days; maturation in French oak barrels and casks for 16–20 months; bottle ageing for about 6 months. |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration in cement and steel tanks for approximately 18–20 days; maturation in French oak barrels and casks for 16–20 months; bottle ageing for about 6 months. |
| Aging | Maturation in French oak barrels and casks for 16–20 months; bottle ageing for about 6 months after bottling. |
| Total acidity | 5.96 gr/L |
| PH | 3.41 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |