Monteraponi
Chianti Classico 2024
Other years:
2023| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero |
| Aging | Ageing in large oval French or Slavonian oak casks for at least 16 months, then a further month in concrete for natural decantation before bottling. |
| Other years | 2023 |
- Appellation and composition: Chianti Classico DOCG, 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo
- Natural winemaking: spontaneous fermentation in concrete, without added yeasts
- Ageing: 16 months in oak barrels followed by 1 month in concrete for settling
- Aromatic profile: notes of violet, raspberry, green pepper; mineral taste and silky tannins
- Philosophy and awards: organic certification, unfiltered; rated 92 points by Decanter
Description
What type of wine it is
Monteraponi's Chianti Classico is a Tuscan organic red wine with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) status, obtained from a blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes. Vinified in concrete vats and aged in large oak barrels, its sensory profile combines a solid structure with a distinct elegance. To the eye, it presents a transparent and crystalline ruby red, while on the nose, hints of violet emerge, alongside fresh notes of raspberry and nuances of green bell pepper. On the palate, it is distinguished by a strong minerality, enveloped by silky tannins that lead the sip towards a long, clean, and persistent finish, ensuring a dynamic and always pleasant drinking experience.
Where it comes from
This Chianti Classico comes from Tuscany, from vineyards located between 450 and 570 metres in altitude. Cultivation strictly follows the principles of certified organic farming. The soils, predominantly calcareous and stony, are characterised by the significant presence of galestro, a schistous component fundamental for giving the sip a vibrant freshness and a distinct savoury character. The vines, approximately fifteen years old, benefit from this particular altitude range, offering an authentic and defined territorial expression.
How it is produced
The process begins with a spontaneous fermentation in glass-lined concrete vats, without temperature control or the addition of yeasts. Maceration on the skins lasts for about twenty-five days, punctuated by manual punching down and pumping over. Natural malolactic fermentation follows. Ageing takes place in large oval barrels of French or Slavonian oak for at least sixteen months, followed by a resting period in concrete to encourage natural decantation. Without undergoing filtration or clarification, the gravity bottling carried out during the waning moon concludes a production cycle that is extremely respectful of the raw material.
History and interesting facts
The Monteraponi Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. 2024 embodies the essence of Tuscany thanks to rigorous certified organic viticulture. Composed predominantly of Sangiovese grapes, it is distinguished by a winemaking process faithful to tradition, with spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks without the addition of selected yeasts. The sixteen-month ageing in oval oak barrels, combined with the unique practice of gravity bottling during the waning moon, preserves its absolute territorial integrity. An authentic wine, unfiltered and awarded 92 Decanter points.
Awards
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2024
92/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Hectares: 12
The complex located on the hill of the same name at an altitude of 470 meters overlooking the valley below which slopes toward the river Arbia.
The farm produces Chianti Classico wines, Vin Santo del Chianti, Oil, Grappa. All productions are family-run certified organic by ICEA Italy.
The cellar was carved from ancient pre-existing buildings, which naturally provide humidity and a constant temperature all year round, thanks to the thick stone walls. The technology is minimized, the fermentations take place in old cement tanks and in tanks frustoconical elliptical base of Nomblot, always concrete. All tanks are devoid of thermo-conditioning systems, to ensure that the fermentations are the most spontaneous and natural as possible. Do not add yeasts for or use of activating, feeder and malolactic bacteria.
Adjacent to the winery there is the aging cellar, which is also converted from an old existing building, three-quarters underground, Read more
| Name | Monteraponi Chianti Classico 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Monteraponi |
| Story | History and interesting facts The Monteraponi Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. 2024 embodies the essence of Tuscany thanks to rigorous certified organic viticulture. Composed predominantly of Sangiovese grapes, it is distinguished by a winemaking process faithful to tradition, with spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks without the addition of selected yeasts. The sixteen-month ageing in oval oak barrels, combined with the unique practice of gravity bottling during the waning moon, preserves its absolute territorial integrity. An authentic wine, unfiltered and awarded 92 Decanter points. |
| Origin | Tuscany |
| Soil composition | Predominantly calcareous and stony soil, rich in galestro (schist) |
| Fermentation temperature | Without temperature control |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation in glass-lined concrete tanks (without temperature control and without added yeasts), skin maceration with manual pump-overs and punch-downs, unfiltered and unfined, bottled by gravity during the waning moon. |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation in vitrified concrete tanks, without temperature control and without added yeasts; maceration on the skins for approximately 25 days with daily pump-overs and manual punch-downs; spontaneous malolactic fermentation without bacteria, starters or nutrients; unfiltered and unfined; ageing in large oval French or Slavonian oak casks for at least 16 months, then a further month in concrete for natural decantation before bottling; gravity-bottled during the waning moon. |
| Aging | Ageing in large oval French or Slavonian oak casks for at least 16 months, then a further month in concrete for natural decantation before bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |