Chianti Riserva 2022

Rocca delle Macie

Chianti Riserva
2022

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Product code
12989750
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ General listing
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$16.38
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti
Classification
Riserva
Varietal(s)
Sangiovese 90 %
Cabernet Sauvignon 5 %
Merlot 5 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
2.8 g/l
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

See the Rocca delle Macie detail page for more information on this brand

Product notes

Vines planted between 1997 and 2016. The Zingarelli family cultivates 108 hectares of vineyards (301 hectares in total) in the Chianti region and 50 hectares of vineyards (124 hectares in total) in the Maremma. Miocene sediments, calcareous marls with a sandy-clay texture and an alkaline tendency. The “Riserva” designation requires 24 months of aging in oak barrels.

Production notes

Controlled fermentation Aged for two years in oak barrels before bottling.

Tasting notes

It has a deep red color with purple highlights. This wine features notes of black fruit and a slightly spicy nose. It has refreshing acidity and supple tannins, with flavors of plum, raspberry, dried flowers, and anise. It has good body and a fairly lingering finish. This wine is medium-bodied.