Villa S. Andrea
Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot |
| Aging | Aged in French oak barriques for 18 months, then refined in bottle for 12 months. |
- Name and vintage: Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2020, still red wine from Tuscany
- Grape variety and alcohol content: 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot; 14% alcohol by volume
- Ageing: 18 months in French oak barriques followed by 12 months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: notes of red fruits, undergrowth and sweet spices; broad and persistent bouquet
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour at 18-20°C; ideal with braised meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Chianti Classico Riserva from Villa S. Andrea is a Tuscan red of great elegance, created from a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. In the glass, it displays a ruby red colour with subtle garnet highlights. The bouquet is broad and persistent, with clear aromas of red fruits, undergrowth and sweet spices that intertwine harmoniously. On the palate, it is structured and enveloping, supported by densely woven tannins that are perfectly balanced. The sip unfolds into a long and persistent finish, making it the ideal companion for braised meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red is produced in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, in a hilly area historically renowned between Florence and Siena. The vines benefit from excellent southern exposure and grow at around three hundred metres above sea level. The character of the wine is strongly influenced by soils rich in galestro and alberese. In the vineyard, rigorous selection and a low yield per vine ensure optimal concentration and ripening of the grapes, giving this Chianti Classico a solid aromatic persistence and a well-defined balance.
How it is produced
Production begins with hand harvesting of fully ripe grapes into crates. After destemming, fermentation at a controlled temperature is accompanied by a gentle maceration, aimed at precisely extracting colour and structure. The wine then rests for eighteen months in French oak barrels, where it refines its structure and integrates the spicy notes. The process concludes with a year of bottle ageing, which imparts harmony and remarkable evolutionary potential.
History and Curiosities
Produced in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, the elegant Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG from Villa S. Andrea embodies the most prestigious soul of Tuscany. Made from hand-selected Sangiovese and Merlot grapes, this red wine is born on soils rich in galestro, enhanced by perfect southern exposure. The meticulous attention to detail is expressed in a lengthy maturation in French oak barriques for eighteen months. This noble ageing, completed by a further year in the bottle, enriches the wine, giving it an enveloping structure and dense, balanced tannins.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Hectares: 600
In addition to Sangiovese, there are international varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The cultivation and oenological practices implemented are in the vanguard but in harmony with traditional cellar practices. Following the ground with a glance, you can see the other buildings and the old cellars, entirely excavated inside the hill and arranged in parallel rows. Here the wine, in silent darkness, softens in the large barrels and small oak barriques.
Recently the vineyards have been renewed according to new quality criteria, with the use of of selected clones, density of plantation higher and with lower production for plant, prioritizing the quality of the result.
Alongside viticulture there is an agricultural activity focused mainly on olive growing; the valleys and flat stretches are instead cultivated with arable crops, on part of which irrigation coming from from the two large lakes they own. The villa, today the focal point of the entire village, completely dominates the area surrounding. Read more
| Name | Villa S.Andrea Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Villa S. Andrea |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, the elegant Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG from Villa S. Andrea embodies the most prestigious soul of Tuscany. Made from hand-selected Sangiovese and Merlot grapes, this red wine is born on soils rich in galestro, enhanced by perfect southern exposure. The meticulous attention to detail is expressed in a lengthy maturation in French oak barriques for eighteen months. This noble ageing, completed by a further year in the bottle, enriches the wine, giving it an enveloping structure and dense, balanced tannins. |
| Origin | San Casciano in Val di Pesa (Florence), Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Soils rich in galestro and alberese |
| Fermentation temperature | 26-28 °C |
| Fermentation | 20-30 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation at controlled temperature (26-28 °C) with gentle maceration for 20-30 days; ageing for 18 months in French oak barriques and 12 months in bottle |
| Wine making | The grapes undergo fermentation at a controlled temperature of 26-28 °C, followed by a gentle maceration lasting 20-30 days to extract as many polyphenolic compounds as possible, resulting in an intense colour and excellent body. |
| Aging | Aged in French oak barriques for 18 months, then refined in bottle for 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |