Castello Vicchiomaggio “Agostino Petri” Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2021 – Country: Italy – Capacity: 0.75 Castello Vicchiomaggio

Castello Vicchiomaggio “Agostino Petri” Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2021 – Country: Italy – Capacity: 0.75 Castello Vicchiomaggio A wine of great elegance and complexity, this Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG is dedicated to Agostino Petri, the historic owner of Castello Vicchiomaggio. It is the result of excellent viticulture and careful vinification. The grapes come from a single vineyard located in the heart of Chianti Classico, in Greve in Chianti. A terroir characterised by limestone-clay soils and a temperate Mediterranean climate, which lend great complexity to the grapes. In this case, Sangiovese, a native of Chianti, is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, creating a perfect balance of fruity and spicy flavours. After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and gently crushed. Fermentation takes place in small temperature-controlled steel tanks, with maceration on the skins for at least 15 days. Maturation of about 18 months in barriques – second passage – and large casks follows. Then, after bottling, the wine rests in the bottle for at least another 4 months. Ruby red in colour with garnet hues, the nose reveals a broad and complex bouquet, with evolved fruity notes of cherry, plum and jam, hints of sweet spices, chocolate and vanilla. In the mouth, however, it is above all warm and enveloping, with soft, well-integrated tannins. Lively acidity and an aromatic persistence of great intensity complete the picture. Structure and complexity make this Chianti Classico ideal as an accompaniment to main courses of red meat, game and mature cheeses.