Tolaini
Vallenuova Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
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Description :
2023 marks the first vintage of Vallenuova Riserva, a new wine born from
the evolution of Tolaini's former Vallenuova Chianti Classico. The vineyards surrounding the winery, now more mature and well-established, produce grapes of greater depth and complexity, making this step forward in quality possible.
Respect for the land is paramount at Tolaini, with a viticultural approach centered in rigorous organic certification (officially achieved in 2023), regenerative farming, and a preventative philosophy that strengthens the vineyard as a living system. High-density planting—6,000 to more than 7,350 vines per hectare—along with specialized cover crops and biodiversity preservation, encourages deep rooting, greater resilience, and lower yields of more concentrated fruit.
Winemaking: Grapes are first selected during harvest in the vineyard and then by an optical sorter when they arrive at the winery; they are destemmed, and the whole berries are immediately placed in big oak fermenters.
Aging: The wine matures for 16 months in a mix of Tuscan, Slavonian, and Austrian oak casks, 2 months in concrete tanks, and 6 more months in bottle.Grape varieties :
100% Sangiovese
Soil :
Alberese limestone. The soils come from hard, marly limestone, a compact sedimentary rock rich in calcium carbonate that is typical of some of Tuscany's most prestigious vineyard sites. As this limestone weathers, it breaks into a stony, mineral-rich, low-organic-matter soil that offers excellent drainage, limits vine vigor, and encourages deep rooting for lower yields and greater concentration.
Tasting notes :
Complex and compelling, offering a mix of pure black cherry and black currant fruit, with earth, spice, and leather flavors. Lush and balanced, presenting a long, tobacco-tinged finish.
Press Notes
- James Suckling
- 202392 points
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