Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico
Chianti Classico Riserva Montegiachi 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
| Aging | 60% in large casks and 40% in tonneaux for a minimum of 18 months; maturation in oak barrels for 27 months (10% new oak) and 3 months in bottle |
- Name and vintage: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021, dry red wine, 14% vol
- Grape variety: Predominantly Sangiovese with a small percentage of Colorino or Merlot depending on the vintage
- Aged in oak: 27 months in oak barrels (10% new) followed by 3 months in bottle
- Aroma and palate: blackberry and cherry, notes of tobacco and spices; silky tannins and a persistent finish
- Pairings: red meats, lamb, game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chianti Classico Riserva Montegiachi by Geografico is a Tuscan red wine with Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin, characterised by an intense and well-defined aromatic profile. The result of a careful blend of Sangiovese and Colorino, it reveals in the glass a deep ruby hue enriched by elegant garnet reflections. The bouquet is broad and complex, with notes of blackberry, cherry and plum harmoniously merging with hints of tobacco, leather, spices, caramel and coffee. On the palate, it expresses a dense and elegant structure, supported by silky tannins that lead the sip towards a long and persistent finish, ideal paired with red meat dishes, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This structured red originates from the Montegiachi Estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the heart of the Sienese area of Chianti Classico. The vineyards benefit from a cool climate with marked temperature variations, a key factor in preserving aromatic precision and flavour definition. The vines sink their roots into deep clay-sandy soils, where the significant presence of clay gives the wine a full body and remarkable concentration. This strong territorial identity translates into a wine with a dense and balanced texture, an authentic expression of its place of origin.
How it is produced
Production begins with fermentation in cask, a technical choice aimed at building complexity while maintaining a dry profile. Subsequently, the wine undergoes a slow maturation of twenty-seven months in oak barrels, a crucial period for softening the tannic texture and broadening the aromatic spectrum. The process concludes with a bottle ageing of three months, an essential step to harmonise the overall balance and ensure maximum silkiness of the sip before tasting.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Alessandro Barabesi
- Bottles produced: 1.200.000
- Hectares: 350
Today, saying Chianti in the world means evoking much more than a wine. This was also made possible thanks to seventeen far-sighted winemakers - "Those of Geografico" - who already in 1961 understood the importance of the extraordinary bond between a wine and its production area.
From here, more than half a century ago, the story of the Geografico started and today continues its journey thanks to the passion for the territory of Piccini family, who bought it to continue its memory.
From those seventeen initial winemakers, today we can count even sixty. All mainly rooted in the territories of Chianti and Chianti Classico, but also of Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Sixty passionate winemakers working every day to enhance a great appellation and its wines, starting with its main grape variety: Sangiovese. Read more
| Name | Geografico Chianti Classico Riserva Montegiachi 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico |
| Origin | Tenuta Montegiachi, Castelnuovo Berardenga (province of Siena), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Cool climate with significant temperature variations |
| Soil composition | Sandy clay |
| Production technique | Fermentazione in botte |
| Wine making | Fermentation in barrel; ageing in oak barrels (27 months, 10% new oak) and 3 months in bottle. |
| Aging | 60% in large casks and 40% in tonneaux for a minimum of 18 months; maturation in oak barrels for 27 months (10% new oak) and 3 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |