Cantine Leonardo da Vinci
Capolavori Chianti Vergine delle Rocce 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. |
- Origin: 2022 still red Chianti DOCG from Cantine Leonardo da Vinci.
- Grape varieties: 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot for a balance between freshness and softness.
- Winemaking process: 10–12 days of maceration and 10 months of ageing in oak barrels.
- Aromas: Hints of cherry, red fruits, vanilla, cinnamon and Mediterranean spices.
- Pairings: Medium-bodied, soft tannins; ideal with grilled meats, sauces and cured meats.
Description
What type of wine it is
The Chianti Vergine delle Rocce from Cantine Leonardo da Vinci is a still red wine that represents an authentic expression of Tuscany. It is born from a harmonious blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, offering a sip with a distinct fruity and spicy profile. On the nose, notes of cherry and red fruits emerge, accompanied by hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and pepper. Time spent in wood provides a balanced, medium-bodied character. On the palate, it is distinguished by a lively acidity, supported by soft tannins that lead towards a finish of excellent persistence. It is ideal for enhancing structured dishes.
Where it comes from
This Chianti comes to life in the hillside vineyards located between Vinci and Cerreto Guidi. The vines grow at altitudes between forty and one hundred and thirty metres, benefiting from a southern exposure that ensures optimal ripening of the grapes. The roots reach deep into rich Pliocene alluvial deposits, characterised by the presence of shell fragments. These soils give the wine a defined gustatory texture, enhancing its natural freshness and pleasant drinkability.
How it is produced
The harvest precedes soft pressing and maceration on the skins for approximately ten days. Fermentation takes place in steel at a controlled temperature, using short pump-overs and the 'salasso' (bleeding) technique to carefully extract colour and phenolic structure. At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for ten months in French and American oak barrels. This careful resting period harmonises the aromatic complexity, ensuring great structure and balance in the final sip.
History and curiosities
The Chianti from the Masterpieces line of the Cantine Leonardo da Vinci is a refined tribute to art and history, inspired by the famous “Virgin of the Rocks”. This elegant red originates among the evocative hills of Vinci and Cerreto Guidi, harmoniously combining cultural heritage with an excellent tasting experience. The label proudly expresses its nature as a wine inspired by Genius, offering a sip steeped in beauty. The 2022 vintage also boasts the prestigious recognition of 90 James Suckling points, which confirms its undisputed quality.
Awards
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2022
90/100
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 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| 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 The Chianti from the Masterpieces line of the Cantine Leonardo da Vinci is a refined tribute to art and history, inspired by the famous "Virgin of the Rocks". This elegant red originates among the evocative hills of Vinci and Cerreto Guidi, harmoniously combining cultural heritage with an excellent tasting experience. The label proudly expresses its nature as a wine inspired by Genius, offering a sip steeped in beauty. The 2022 vintage also boasts the prestigious recognition of 90 James Suckling points, which confirms its undisputed quality. |
| Origin | Hilly areas of Vinci, Cerreto Guidi and neighbouring municipalities in the provinces of Arezzo, Florence, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato and Siena |
| Soil composition | Pliocene alluvial deposits, rich in shell fragments |
| Cultivation system | Guyot, spurred cordon and arched cane |
| Harvest | Between 20 September and 10 October |
| Fermentation temperature | 27–28°C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 10 2 days |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins for 10–12 days; fermentation at a controlled temperature (27–28 °C) with short, frequent pump-overs and the saignée technique; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing in French and American oak barriques for 10 months. |
| Wine making | The ripe grapes were left on the skins for approximately 10 2 days; fermentation at a controlled temperature of 27-28 °C with short but frequent pumping over and the saignée technique; after devatting, the wine was kept in stainless steel to complete malolactic fermentation, then aged in French and American oak barriques for 10 months. |
| Aging | Ageing in French and American oak barriques for 10 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |