Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano
Chianti Classico 2024
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero |
| Aging | Aged for 11 months in oak barrels, tonneaux and barriques. |
- Name and style: Chianti Classico DOCG, organic still red wine, 14% vol
- Format and vintage: Magnum 1.5 litres, 2024 harvest, Tuscany, Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano
- Vinification: Fermentation and maceration on the skins for 13 days, with pumping over and punching down
- Aged in oak: 11 months in barrels, tonneaux and barriques to impart texture and structure
- Profile and pairings: floral notes and red fruits, cherry and pepper finish; ideal with meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
This organic red wine from Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano displays a fresh and elegant aromatic profile. On the nose, floral notes emerge, intertwined with hints of ripe red fruits and spicy nuances. On the palate, the sip is smooth and vinous, supported by a vibrant energy that leads to a savoury finish, characterised by distinct cherry and pepper notes.
Where it comes from
The roots of this Chianti Classico lie in the heart of Tuscany, where the estate cultivates thirty-year-old vines following organic farming principles. The manual harvest takes place at the end of September, allowing the grapes to be picked at full ripeness. This meticulous agronomic care delivers a faithful expression of its terroir, outlining an authentic style.
How it is produced
The must undergoes fermentation in enamelled cement and stainless steel, with a skin maceration of about thirteen days enriched by pumping over and punching down. After racking, the pressed wine is reintegrated to provide greater structure. The evolution is completed with oak ageing for eleven months in barrels of various sizes, which shape its texture.
History and Curiosities
This organic Chianti Classico DOCG from Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano celebrates Tuscan tradition in the prestigious 1.5-litre Magnum format. Produced from thirty-year-old vines hand-harvested at the end of September, the wine is vinified in cement and steel vats before maturing for 11 months in oak barrels and barriques. The 2024 vintage, with an alcohol content of 14% vol, envelops the palate with fresh floral notes and hints of ripe red fruits, offering a vinous, smooth sip with vibrant energy, finishing with a savoury finale reminiscent of cherry and pepper.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Magnum 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano |
| Story | History and Curiosities This organic Chianti Classico DOCG from Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano celebrates Tuscan tradition in the prestigious 1.5-litre Magnum format. Produced from thirty-year-old vines hand-harvested at the end of September, the wine is vinified in cement and steel vats before maturing for 11 months in oak barrels and barriques. The 2024 vintage, with an alcohol content of 14% vol, envelops the palate with fresh floral notes and hints of ripe red fruits, offering a vinous, smooth sip with vibrant energy, finishing with a savoury finale reminiscent of cherry and pepper. |
| Origin | Tuscany |
| Harvest | From 26 to 30 September (late September) |
| Fermentation | Approximately 13 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation and maceration on the skins for about 13 days; ageing for 11 months in oak casks, tonneaux and barriques. |
| Wine making | Grapes fermented in enamelled cement tanks and/or stainless steel for about 14 days, with pumping over and punching down; after racking, the pomace is pressed in a horizontal press and the pressed wine is returned to the main wine; malolactic fermentation is encouraged by heating the storage area. |
| Aging | Aged for 11 months in oak barrels, tonneaux and barriques. |
| Total acidity | 5.89 gr/L |
| PH | 3.31 |
| Residual sugar | 0.9 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |