Villa S.Andrea Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Name: Villa S.Andrea Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG - Vinumlector
SKU: IT0666

Compagnia Del Vino represents select winemaking families in Italy, united by a shared business vision, a rich history, and a commitment to serving as a benchmark for their production area.

Villa S. Andrea is a property of over 600 hectares , located in the heart of Chianti Classico in the ancient village of Fabbrica. The vineyards extend over 50 hectares on the slopes surrounding the villa and are dedicated primarily to the production of Chianti Classico DOCG. The ancient cellars, entirely dug into the hillside and arranged in parallel rows, were the place dedicated to the aging of wines, housing both large barrels and small oak barriques, and are still open to visitors today. Due to its location, history and vineyard vocation, Villa S. Andrea is considered one of the jewels of Chianti Classico .

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VARIETALS
80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot

VINTAGE
2020

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SKU: IT0666

Villa S.Andrea Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

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TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Ruby red with subtle garnet highlights.

NOSE
Ample, elegant, and persistent aroma, richly fruity with notes of underbrush complemented by sweet spicy notes.

PALATE
Ample and structured on the palate with soft, structured flavors and balanced, dense tannins. Long, lingering finish with notes of red berries and spices.

AGEING
This Chianti Classico is left to age in the estate’s underground cellars in French oak barriques for a period of 18 months. Finally, the wine undergoes a 12-month period of bottle aging.

PAIRING
Ideal pairings are lamb, braised meats, wild fowl, and mature cheeses.

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