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Vallenuova Chianti Classico DOCG

    • Description :

      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 stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is temperature-controlled, and the must is kept in contact with the skins for 20 days. The wine matures for 10 months in a mix of Tuscan, Slavonian, and Austrian oak casks. The name Vallenuova is the historic name of the site and is still today the formal address of the winery.

      Grape varieties :

      95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo

      Altitude :

      350m

      Vineyard age :

      20-year-old vines

      Exposure :

      Southeast

      Soil :

      Galestro and limestone, mostly clay with gravel-size stones

      Alcohol :

      14%

      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.

    • Description :

      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 stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is temperature-controlled, and the must is kept in contact with the skins for 20 days. The wine matures for 10 months in a mix of Tuscan, Slavonian, and Austrian oak casks.

      Grape varieties :

      95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo

      Altitude :

      350m

      Vineyard age :

      20-year-old vines

      Exposure :

      Southeast

      Soil :

      Galestro and limestone, mostly clay with gravel-size stones

      Alcohol :

      14%

      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.

    • Description :

      There is a certain magic about the relationship between sun (southern exposure), soil (galestro / clay), and altitude, which when combined give life to this Sangiovese. The Chianti Classico Vallenuova is made from a strict selection of Sangiovese harvested from the Estate. The wine matures for 10 months in oak casks, followed by 4 months in bottle. The result is a wine that is juicy and elegant. The name Vallenuova is the historic name of the site and is still today the formal address of the winery.

      Grape varieties :

      100% Sangiovese

      Altitude :

      350m

      Vineyard age :

      20-year-old vines

      Exposure :

      Southeast

      Soil :

      Galestro and limestone, mostly clay with gravel-size stones

      Alcohol :

      14%

      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

  • Jeb Dunnuck
    • 2020
      90 points
  • The Wine Advocate
    • 2021, 2018, 2017
      90 points
    • 2016
      91 points
    • 2015
      90+ points
  • Wine Spectator
    • 2019
      90 points
    • 2015
      93 points
  • James Suckling
    • 2021
      93 points
    • 2020, 2019, 2018, 2015
      91 points
    • 2017, 2016
      92 points
  • AG Vinous
    • 2021
      92 points
    • 2020
      90 points
  • Wine Enthusiast
    • 2020
      90 points
  • Gambero Rosso
    • 2018
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