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Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 from Tenuta Bibbiano, sangiovese on limestone soils, fermented in steel and aged at least 12 months, at €17.46 instead of €20.56. No distinction or mention of organic or manual harvesting is specified.
Chianti Classico DOCG and sangiovese named, limestone soils and moderate altitude: precise terroir and consistent notes of red fruits, floral and spicy.
No distinction or guide is mentioned and the producer's renown is not attested: the reputation remains unspecified.
At €17.46, crossed out at €20.56, the bottle remains in a price range consistent for a Chianti Classico DOCG.
Red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes including ribollita, serving at 16-18 °C, fruity, floral and spicy profile: varied and precise pairings.
Tenuta Bibbiano named and located, fermentation in steel, maceration on the skins and ageing of at least 12 months; harvesting and organic not specified.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Let me guide you to the heart of Tuscany, where the hills roll and the Sangiovese reigns supreme. This Chianti Classico from Tenuta Bibbiano is not just a wine, it is an invitation to a sensory journey, an immersion in the authenticity of an exceptional terroir.
Located in the heart of the Chianti Classico production zone, the Tenuta Bibbiano estate enjoys an ideal environment. The limestone soils and a moderate altitude offer the Sangiovese grape, the sole component of this wine, perfect conditions to express all its finesse and complexity. It is here, on these blessed lands, that the elegance of this cru is born.
From the very first glance, its intense ruby red colour captivates. On the nose, I perceive aromas of red fruits, notably cherry and plum, interwoven with delicate floral notes and subtle spicy touches. Once in the mouth, it reveals beautiful freshness and remarkable balance. The tannins, softened by ageing in oak barrels, give it a harmonious structure, and its persistence on the finish invites you each time to a new discovery. The fermentation in steel vats and a maceration on the skins allowed all the aromatic richness of the Sangiovese to be extracted, before an ageing of at least 12 months that perfects its character.
This Chianti Classico from Tenuta Bibbiano is a true culinary ally. I warmly recommend it with red meats, whether grilled or in sauce, as well as with aged cheeses. It will also enhance traditional Tuscan dishes, such as a delicious ribollita. Picture yourself, seated at the table, sharing this wine with your loved ones, under the Tuscan sun, or simply to prolong the sweetness of an evening. It is a wine that tells a story, that of its territory, with every sip.