Producer | Villa Calcinaia |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Subregion | Chianti Classico |
Varietal | Sangiovese |
Vintage | 2021 |
Sku | 83055 |
Size | 750ml |
Villa Calcinaia is an estate located in the Greve in Chinati sub zone of the region of Chianti Classico. The Capponi family has owned the estate since 1524, currently celebrating their 500th Year of continuous family ownership. Sebastiano Capponi, The Count of Tuscany, runs the estate - overseeing the winemaking, as well as the international sales and marketing efforts. in addition to a full range of Chianti (and other indigenous wines), the estate has olive groves which produce olive oil, bees forhoney and herds of goats for goat cheese.
The Villa Cancinaia Chianti Classico 'Piegaia' 2021 is produced with 100% Sangiovese grapes from all estate fruit, but from the younger vines on the estate - vines planted from 1998 - 2001 (so even the younger vines are 20 -25 years old). Similar in flavor profile the the Old Vines Chianti Classico, Ripe cherry & spice, but more emphasis on the fruity and floral elements.
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