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Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2021 from the Lamole estate, high-altitude sangiovese, extended maceration and aging of at least 24 months, at €28.46 instead of €34.94. No award or guide is mentioned, and organic practices or manual harvesting are not specified.
Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva appellation and Lamole zone named, sangiovese alone, intense ruby color and coherent notes of red fruits, spices and balsamics.
No award or guide mentioned and producer not attested elsewhere: simple absence of information, rating maintained in the 5.6-6.4 range.
€28.46 for a Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 with a crossed-out price of €34.94: consistent with the appellation and the riserva level, without distinction to pull it upward.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), aromatic profile described and serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C, with decanting for about thirty minutes.
Lamole estate named and located, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging of at least 24 months specified; organic and manual harvesting not specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
I invite you to discover an authentic expression of Chianti Classico, the one that whispers the history of Tuscany. This wine is an encounter with elegance and character, a sensory journey to the heart of the Lamole hills.
Nestled in the heart of the historic Chianti Classico zone, the Lamole estate benefits from a high-altitude terroir, where Sangiovese draws all its strength and finesse. It is here, in these emblematic landscapes of Tuscany, that the winemaking tradition continues with passion. This Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva is the fruit of careful vinification, with fermentation in steel tanks and extended maceration that allows all the richness of the grape to be extracted. It then benefited from aging of at least 24 months, refining its aromas and structure.
In your glass, you will first be seduced by its intense and limpid ruby color, a promise of beautiful maturity. On the nose, a symphony of ripe cherry and small red fruits blends with delicate notes of violet. I also perceive earthy touches and Mediterranean maquis, lifted by a hint of sweet spices that brings depth without ever dominating. On the palate, this wine confirms its olfactory promises. It offers a medium to full body, with polished tannins and a pleasant roundness, without sacrificing freshness or tension. The acidity is lively, the tannins fine, and a sapid structure supports it all, irresistibly inviting a second sip. A subtle minerality further enhances this experience, extending the persistence with fruity memories and a light earthy trail.
This Chianti Classico Riserva is the ideal companion for generous tables. I particularly recommend it with flavorful red meats, game or aged cheeses. It will also elevate tomato-based dishes or substantial first courses. It is the perfect wine for an evening where robust flavors take center stage. To appreciate all its nuances, serve it between 16 and 18 °C, and don't hesitate to decant it for about thirty minutes so that it fully reveals its bouquet. Let yourself be carried away by this Tuscan gem, a true tribute to the Italian art of living.