Vallepicciola
Chianti Classico 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged in large barrels for about 12 months, then 3–5 months in bottle. |
- Name and grape: Chianti Classico DOCG 2023, 100% Sangiovese
- Format and alcohol: 0.75 l bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume
- Colour and aromas: bright ruby red, intense notes of ripe cherry
- Ageing: 12 months in large barrels followed by 3–5 months in bottle
- Pairings and ratings: ideal with meats and mature cheeses; 91 points James Suckling, 89 points Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Vallepicciola Chianti Classico is a still red Tuscan wine that clearly expresses the character of Sangiovese. With a bright ruby red colour, it reveals a fresh profile and a balanced structure. On the nose, intense notes of ripe cherry emerge, inviting a satisfying tasting experience. The palate is distinguished by the elegance of its soft, velvety tannins, offering a long finish and pleasant persistence. It is the ideal choice to accompany pork roasts, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown on the hills of Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the heart of Chianti Classico, within the picturesque Vallepicciola estate. The vineyards stretch between 380 and 440 metres above sea level, cultivated using spurred cordon and Guyot systems. The soil is characterised by a complex matrix of limestone and clay, enriched by the presence of marl, galestro and alberese. These features give the wine a distinct territorial imprint, defining an expression capable of ensuring excellent flavour retention and remarkable longevity.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place between the end of September and the first days of October. In the winery, alcoholic fermentation occurs in small stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature, with maceration on the skins for about ten days. The subsequent malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels. The process continues with ageing in large barrels for about twelve months, followed by further rest in the cellar. Served at a temperature between 16 and 18°C, ideally after one hour of decanting, this wine fully expresses its aromatic integrity.
History and Curiosities
Born from the passion of the Bolfo family, Vallepicciola has breathed new life into an ancient monastery in Pievasciata, Tuscany. Since 1996, the estate has cultivated its own hillside vineyards on soils rich in alberese and galestro, which impart extraordinary elegance. This captivating Chianti Classico 2023, praised by renowned international critics such as James Suckling and Vinous, expresses the authentic soul of the region, ensuring splendid development and excellent longevity in the bottle for up to 10 years.
Awards
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2023
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.
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2023
89/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1996
- Oenologist: Alessandro Cellai coadiuvato da Erasmo Mazzone
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 107
In this 265-hectare property, where centuries-old woods intertwine with more than 4,000 olive trees, 107 hectares of excellent vines are skilfully cultivated, each with its own unique and precious history: Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay. Read more
| Name | Vallepicciola Chianti Classico 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Vallepicciola |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the passion of the Bolfo family, Vallepicciola has breathed new life into an ancient monastery in Pievasciata, Tuscany. Since 1996, the estate has cultivated its own hillside vineyards on soils rich in alberese and galestro, which impart extraordinary elegance. This captivating Chianti Classico 2023, praised by renowned international critics such as James Suckling and Vinous, expresses the authentic soul of the region, ensuring splendid development and excellent longevity in the bottle for up to 10 years. |
| Origin | Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI) |
| Climate | Altitude: 380–440 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Calcare e argilla con presenza di galestro e alberese |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon and Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | End of September-first ten days of October |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in small temperature-controlled steel vats; maceration in steel for about 10 days; malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels; ageing in large barrels for about 12 months and then 3-5 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation in small temperature-controlled steel vats; maceration in steel for approximately 10 days; malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels; ageing in large barrels for approximately 12 months and then 3-5 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged in large barrels for about 12 months, then 3–5 months in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.1 gr/L |
| PH | 3.5 |
| Dry extract | 28.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |