Chianti Classico Villa La Pagliaia

Region

Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy

Vintage:

2022

Producer:

Villa La Pagliaia

Grapes:

Sangiovese, Canaiolo

Wine Description:

Aromas of ripe plum and cherry with lightly floral notes. This is a fruit-forward style of Chianti - the palate is bright and sappy, with redcurrant and bramble fruit, fresh acidity and supple tannins giving structure.

The grapes come from the estate's own 350-400m altitude vineyards in the Chianti Classico zone, near Castelnuovo Berardenga. The vines are on average 25 years old, and planted in rocky clay soil. Fermentation and maceration on the skins lasts for 8-10 days (at 28-30ºC) followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Matured in Slavonian oak casks for 10-12 months.

Tasting Note:

A nose of plush red fruit and blackberries, with spicy, savoury tobacco characteristics. The textured palate opens up to show dense rich fruit, with layers of black cherry, spice and savoury notes. A lush and complex red - long and full on the finish.

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Food Suggestion:

Excellent with grilled lamb, or roast duck or goose.

Producer Description

The Villa La Pagliaia property in Castelnuovo Berardenga, around 15km from Siena, has a long and aristocratic history. The elegant 18th Century villa is amidst a striking landscape of vines, olive groves and cyprus trees. Their vineyards, here in the south of the Chianti Classico region, are at 300-450m altitude, with clay and limestone soils.

Fruit from these, predominantly Sangiovese, low-yielding mature vines (over 25 years old) - combined with traditional vinification methods overseen by neighbouring property (and sister estate) San Felice - ensures consistent production of very classic and quietly impressive wines.