Chianti 2017
chianti 2022, 89 pts. james suckling
chianti 2022, 90 pts. winescritic
Technical sheet
Denomination Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG
Grape variety Sangiovese
Vineyards Vineyards are situated in the Chianti area on medium-height hillsides with excellent exposure. Vines are planted in a moderately compact silt clayey soil.
Growing method Spurred cordon
Vinification Hand harvesting; de-stemming with soft crushing of the berries, followed by the fermentation step with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks with floating cap for about 10 days.
Refinement/Ageing A brief period in steel vats before bottling in the spring following the harvest. The delivery to customers takes place after few months of refinement in the bottle.
Color Lively ruby red with purple nuances.
Fragrance Intense and fruity, with hints of strawberry, ripe black cherry and sweet violet.
Taste Simple and easy to drink, full of flavor and freshness, lightly tannic.
Alcohol content 13,50%
Acidity 5,5 g/l
Serving temperature 18-20°C
Food pairing Excellent with all cold cuts, first course and simple meat dishes.
Storage The wine will keep up to 4-5 years, depending on the vintage.
Type of bottle Bordolese
Bottles produced 50,000
Reviews

Vintage 2010: Luca Maroni – 85 Points, I Vini di Veronelli – 86 Points 2 Stars, Le Guide dell’Espresso – 14/20 Points 1 Bottle, Duemila Vini – 3 Grapes, Wine Spectator – 87/100, Wine Enthusiast – 84/100.

Vintage 2011: Luca Maroni – 88 Points, I Vini di Veronelli – 86 Points 2 Stars, Duemila Vini – 3 Grapes, Gambero Rosso – 1 Glass, Le Guide dell’Espresso – 15.50/20 Points 3 Bottles, Wine Spectator – 90/100.

Vintage 2012: I Vini di Veronelli – 86 Points 2 Stars, Luca Maroni – 84 Points, Bibenda – 3 Grapes, Wine Spectator – 84/100, Wine Enthusiast – 88/100.

Vintage 2013: Bibenda – 3 Grapes, Vitae – 2 Vines, Luca Maroni – 89 Points, WineAlign – 3 Stars.

Vintage 2014: Bibenda – 3 Grapes, Luca Maroni – 89 Points, Vitae – 2 Vines, Wine Spectator – 85/100.

Vintage 2015: Bibenda – 3 Grapes, Luca Maroni – 89 Points, Vitae – 2 Vines, Gambero Rosso – 2 Glasses, Wine Align – 87/100, Wine Spectator – 87/100, James Suckling – 90/100.

Vintage 2016: James Suckling – 90/100, Wine Spectator – 88/100, Bibenda – 3 Grapes.

Vintage 2017: James Suckling – 89/100, Wine Spectator – 88/100, Gambero Rosso – 1 Glass, Luca Maroni – 90 Points, Vitae – 2 Vines, Bibenda – 3 Grapes.

Vintage 2018: James Suckling – 90/100, Luca Maroni – 91 Points, Vitae – 2 Vines, Bibenda – 3 Grapes.

Vintage 2019: James Suckling – 91/100, Luca Maroni – 90 Points, Vitae – 2 Vines, Bibenda – 2 Grapes, WinesCritic – 91/100.

Vintage 2020: James Suckling – 88/100, Luca Maroni – 90 Points, Vitae – 2 Vines, WinesCritic – 90/100.

Vintage 2021: James Suckling – 89/100, Luca Maroni – 90 Points, Vitae – 2 Vines, Bibenda – 3 Grapes, WinesCritic – 91/100.

Vintage 2022: James Suckling – 89/100, Luca Maroni – 92 Points, WinesCritic – 90/100.

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