Taste: In the glass, the wine shows a bright ruby hue with a slight garnet rim. The nose opens with classic Chianti Classico aromas of red cherry, dried cranberry, and a touch of violet, layered with notes of tobacco leaf, cedar, and a hint of dusty earth. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and linear, with juicy red berry fruit at the core framed by brisk acidity and fine, chalk-edged tannins. Flavors of sour cherry, red plum, and pomegranate mingle with savory undertones of thyme, leather, and a faint mineral grip. The finish is clean and persistent, carried by tangy red fruit and a subtle herbal lift that invites another sip.
Pairing: General pairing rules for this Chianti style center on foods with moderate richness, herbal or tomato-based elements, and proteins that can handle the wine’s tannic backbone without overpowering its finesse. Tomato sauces, olive oil-based preparations, and roasted meats all work particularly well.
Wine Notes: The 2019 is 85% Sangiovese with the balance being Canaiolo and Colorino. Grapes are sourced from hillside vineyards in the Chianti Classico zone between 250–300 meters. These stony, well-drained sites, coupled with the moderating influence of the surrounding hills, produce fruit with vibrant acidity and aromatic lift. The 2019 growing season was marked by a cool, wet spring, followed by a warm and stable summer that allowed for steady ripening and good phenolic development without excessive sugar accumulation.
Harvest took place in late September, with fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and maceration lasting about two weeks to extract color, aromatics, and fine tannins. The wine matured for 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks before bottling, a choice that preserves Sangiovese’s freshness while allowing subtle tertiary complexity to emerge.
