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Tasting Notes
A perfumed and elegant wine, showing aromas of dark cherry and violet complemented by a touch of cedar. Opulent, with elegant tannins enveloping the layers of fruit through to a smooth and velvety finish.
About
Castello Vicchiomaggio produces several styles of wine, from the traditional to the innovative, with a history that can be traced back to the 5th century. Vicchiomaggio is
consistently classified amongst Italy's top estates.
Vineyards: The grapes are sourced from the Agostino Petri vineyard, located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. It sits at an altitude of 255 to 265 metres above sea level. Planted at a density of 5,600 vines per hectare, the vines are pruned according to the single Guyot method which ensures low yields of approximately 40 hectolitres per hectare. The soils are made up of a high proportion of heavy clay- approximately 30%, which is renowned for its cooling properties and water retention for the vine, as well as for producing bold wines from the Sangiovese grape. The vineyard is managed sustainably.
Winemaking: The grapes were harvested by hand at optimal maturity and carefully sorted. Fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks of 50 hectolitres, with a minimum of 15 days’ maceration on the skins to extract colour, flavour and fine tannins. The wine was matured initially in French oak second use barriques (previously used for La Prima Gran Selezione); and then in large oak barrels of 25 to 50 hectolitres lasting 18 months in total. The wine was then cellared in bottle for a further four to six months prior to release.
Ideal with...
Anything Italian! Think pizza, pasta of all sorts, tomato-based sauces, and best of all, a creamy mushroom risotto - perfection.
We can ship Vicchiomaggio Agostino Petri, Chianti Classico Riserva to all UK mainland addresses.
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