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Chianti DOCG 2024 from the Le Altane estate, Sangiovese macerated for 8-10 days and briefly aged in barrels, at €8.66 instead of €10.35. With no guide distinction or organic mention, it's a simple and accessible appellation wine.
Chianti DOCG, Sangiovese and the Chianti zone named, with notes of red fruits, cherry and violet consistent with the appellation; good Tuscan grounding.
No distinction or guide mentioned and a little-known producer: simple absence of information, with no documented negative fact.
At €8.66 (crossed-out price €10.35) for a Chianti DOCG 2024 without distinction, the price remains consistent with a simple appellation.
Pairings with red meats, aged cheeses and Tuscan dishes, detailed profile (cherry, blackberry, violet) and serving at 16-18°C: good use at the table.
Le Altane estate named in Chianti, traditional fermentation with 8-10 days of maceration and brief barrel aging; organic not specified.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Let me guide you toward a discovery that warms the heart and spirit: this Chianti DOCG from the Le Altane estate. It's more than a wine, it's an invitation to the Tuscan table, a sip of sunshine and tradition.
It is in the heart of Tuscany, on the gentle hills of Chianti, that this wine is born. The Le Altane estate, though discreet, passionately perpetuates ancestral practices. Here, the king grape variety is Sangiovese, carefully selected to express all the richness of its terroir. This 2024 vintage is the result of traditional fermentation, with 8 to 10 days of maceration, a method that extracts color and structure, followed by brief aging in wooden barrels that perfects its character.
As soon as you pour this Chianti, you will be charmed by its intense red color, a promise of depth. On the nose, a rich bouquet opens up to you: generous notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and blackberry, delicately mingle with touches of violet and soft spices, a discreet legacy of its time in barrel. On the palate, the balance is remarkable: a lively acidity that dances with supple tannins, making this wine particularly pleasant to drink. The finish is long, leaving a fruity and spicy imprint that invites the next sip.
Picture yourself seated at the table, in good company, with this Chianti DOCG. It is the ideal companion for the bold flavors of Tuscan cuisine. Think of red meats, whether a succulent bistecca alla fiorentina or a simmered stew. Aged cheeses will find in it a partner of choice, and it will effortlessly enhance all the typical dishes of the region. It is a wine that celebrates sharing and conviviality, and that, with each glass, transports you a little further into the heart of authentic Tuscany. A wonderful opportunity to escape, for the duration of a meal.