Chianti classico 2021
IGT, Molino di Grace, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Sangiovese |
| Producer: | Il Molino di Grace |
| Origin: | Italy / Toscana / Chianti Classico |
Description
The 95 points in the Decanter for the 2010 vintage are well deserved by this winery! A Chianti made from 100% Sangiovese, you could not find one any more typical. The spicy aromas are dominant: gingerbread spice and Szechuan pepper, malt and leather, chocolate and mint next to dates, figs and a touch of English rose. It does not flatter the palate, but challenges it with juicy acidity, distinctive but fine tannins and a spicy taste.
Attributes
| Origin: | Italy / Toscana / Chianti Classico |
| Grape variety: | Sangiovese |
| Label: | Vegan, Certified organic or biodynamic wine |
| Ripening potential: | 2 to 6 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Goulash, boeuf bourguignon, Spaghetti alla bolognese, Hearty stew with pulses, Vegetable cous-cous, Spicy hard cheese |
| Vinification: | fully destemmed, Punching down, fermentation in steel tank |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, strict selection |
| Maturation: | partly in barrique/ Pièces, partly in wooden barrel/foudre, partly in steel tank |
| Maturation duration: | 12 months |
| Volume: | 13.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Sangiovese
Epitome of Tuscany
Chianti classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino nobile di Montepulciano: the Sangiovese is in each of the classic red wines from Tuscany. For a long time, it was assumed that its birthplace was here. After all, it appeared under various synonyms in Tuscan documents dating from 1600. But in 2004, researchers unveiled that one of its parents originated in Calabria in southern Italy. Today, it is the most planted variety in Italy. In addition to Tuscany, it fares well in Emilia-Romagna, Marche or Umbria. It is an exceptionally lovable wine: its aromas of cherry and plum, violets and spices are complemented by fresh acidity and a juicy texture. It wins people around both as cheerful, drinkable wines with pizza and pasta and as barrel-aged top class wines. Carried by Italian immigrants, it found its way to California and Argentina. However, it does not have the same reputation there.
Italy
Italy – Where wine is a way of life
The Italian wine regions are extremely diverse, and this is made clear in their wines. Established varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, and Sauvignon can be found on just 15 percent of the total vine growing area. The remaining 85 percent is reserved for autochthonous, indigenous varieties. More than 2,000 different grape varieties are grown under diverse conditions and pressed with various techniques into wines that reach the top tier of the international wine market.
