Cantine Leonardo da Vinci
Capolavori Chianti Vergine delle Rocce 2021
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOCG Chianti |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
| Aging | Ageing in French and American oak barriques for 10 months. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Chianti DOCG 2021: Still red Tuscan wine, 0.75 l, 13.5% vol
- Grape blend: 85% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, pronounced acidity and medium body
- Vinification: Maceration for 10–12 days; fermentation at 27–28 °C with pump-overs
- Ageing: 10 months in French and American oak barriques; malolactic fermentation in steel
- Serving and pairings: 16–18 °C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with pork, game and cheese
Description
What kind of wine it is
Leonardo da Vinci Capolavori Chianti Vergine delle Rocce, signed by Leonardo da Vinci, is a still red wine with a typically Tuscan identity. This blend of Sangiovese and Merlot stands out for its medium-bodied profile, able to combine lively acidity with a balanced structure. With a deep purple-red colour, it reveals a broad bouquet where cherry and fresh red fruits stand out, enriched by delicate floral notes. On the palate, it is elegant and consistent with the nose, supported by soft tannins that lead the sip towards a persistent and enveloping finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this Chianti are grown on the historic Tuscan hills surrounding Vinci, in the heart of the province of Florence. Belonging to this territory imposes strict standards that are reflected in a wine with meticulous balance and remarkable flavour persistence. The soul of the region emerges through an energetic texture, ideal for enhancing typical Tuscan dishes. Thanks to its spicy nuances, it also pairs perfectly with pork, game, and mature or blue cheeses with a strong flavour.
How it is produced
In the winery, the process begins with a maceration on the skins for about ten to twelve days, marked by short and frequent pump-overs. Fermentation at a controlled temperature uses the saignée technique to achieve greater polyphenolic depth. After completing malolactic fermentation in steel tanks, the wine matures for ten months in French and American oak barrels. This ageing stabilises the colour and gives the glass elegant hints of black pepper, vanilla and cinnamon, precisely defining its aromatic complexity.
History and Curiosities
Inspired by the masterpiece “Virgin of the Rocks”, this Chianti DOCG embodies the excellence of the Leonardo da Vinci Cellars, founded in 1961. Combining artistic genius with oenological precision, this red wine boasts a refined barrique ageing that releases intense notes of cherry and vanilla. On the palate, it is silky and enveloping, enriched by soft tannins and a persistent finish, for a vibrant tasting experience that celebrates the true Tuscan spirit.
Awards
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2021
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Riccardo Pucci
- Bottles produced: 5.000.000
- Hectares: 750
The original headquarters, restructured and enlarged, are still the operative centre today. The winery is situated in the borough of Vinci, just 5 kilometres from the birthplace of the world famous artist and inventor Leonardo.
The co-operative takes its name from the great man, paying homage to the mind of the man who was universally recognised as a genius and to emphasise its deep-rooted bond with the territory, the same bond which Leonardo felt and whose surname is specifically associated with the village where he was born on 15 April 1452.
Today, Cantine Leonardo da Vinci is a pioneering co-operative, innovative and modern, which relies on the work and grape production of its 160 members. Read more
| Name | Leonardo da Vinci Capolavori Chianti Vergine delle Rocce 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Cantine Leonardo da Vinci |
| Story | History and Curiosities Inspired by the masterpiece "Virgin of the Rocks", this Chianti DOCG embodies the excellence of the Leonardo da Vinci Cellars, founded in 1961. Combining artistic genius with oenological precision, this red wine boasts a refined barrique ageing that releases intense notes of cherry and vanilla. On the palate, it is silky and enveloping, enriched by soft tannins and a persistent finish, for a vibrant tasting experience that celebrates the true Tuscan spirit. |
| Origin | Vinci (Firenze) |
| Fermentation temperature | 27-28 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 10 2 days |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins (10–12 days), fermentation at controlled temperature (27–28 °C) with short and frequent pump-overs, saignée technique; completion of malolactic fermentation in steel and ageing in French and American oak barriques (10 months). |
| Wine making | The ripe grapes were left on the skins for about 10 2 days. Fermentation took place at a controlled temperature of 27-28°C. In addition, short but frequent pump-overs were carried out and, to increase its noble polyphenolic richness, the saignée technique was used. After being separated from the skins, the wine was kept in stainless steel to complete malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | Ageing in French and American oak barriques for 10 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |