Wine Type | Medium structure red wines |
Denomination | Chianti Classico |
Region | Tuscany |
Year | 2018 |
Grape Variety | Sangiovese |
Alcohol | 14.5% |
Aromas | Fruity Aromas, Red Fruits, Floral Aromas, Mineral aromas, Woody aromas |
Ageing potential | Drink within 15 years |
Serving temperature | 16°C-18*C |
This wine provides proof positive of how Sangiovese succeeds in expressing different aspects of its character depending on the soil in which it is cultivated, the different clones used and the type of vinification applied. Chianti Classico Tenuta Sant’Alfonso is one of the winery’s most well-established wines and one of the prestigious crus produced with 100% Sangiovese grapes cultivated exclusively on the Sant’Alfonso estate. Based on the studies and experiments conducted in the vineyard, it emerged that the most clay-rich and least gravelly soils of this estate, combined with the use of specific clones of Sangiovese, caused the grapes to develop and mature with a higher concentration of polyphenols and aromatic substances. The result is this opulent, juicy Chianti Classico, which is awash with fruity overtones of amarena cherries and blackberries, as well as spicy notes of licorice and coffee. It also boasts a well-balanced, pleasant structure on the palate.