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Valdipiatta Tosca Chianti Colli Senesi 2014
Tuscany, ItalyThe blend is 90/10 sangiovese/canaiolo nero all grown on hillside sandy clay/loam soils, around Montepulciano at just over 1000 metres. The vines have been refurbished through 2004 (the first vintage release) but date back to 1993. The ferment is in stainless steel with six months ageing in large 50 HL Slavonian oak barrels and another six months in bottle. The family prefers a cold, pre-fermentation maceration to extract colour and tannins without alcohol which keeps the wine bright and soft. In fact, the focus is on fruit and there is plenty in this edition. I love the bright, fragrant, cherry fruit flavours and its pure, almost quaffable, style. Aa great restaurant lunch wine or to begin the evening with a charcuterie plate, fresh pasta with meats or a favourite cheese. Production is 15,000 bottles.Tasted: 24 March 2017Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $25.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Blend: Sangiovese - Canaiolo NeroUPC: 8023309414110
