Ormanni Chianti 2024

Ormanni Chianti 2024, Tuscany through Sangiovese

In this organic Chianti DOCG, Sangiovese takes the lead, joined by a touch of Merlot and aged in concrete tanks. I like its profile, described as flavorful and versatile: a young red, with no barrel aging claimed, that leaves room for the fruit rather than oak effects.

Poggibonsi, a history rooted in Chianti

Fattoria Ormanni is a historic estate whose origins date back to 1818. Its vineyards are located in Poggibonsi, in the province of Siena, in the heart of Tuscany. Chianti also has a history of protection: in 1924, winegrowers from the region founded the Consorzio per la Difesa del Vino Tipico del Chianti to defend the authenticity of the appellation against misuse of its name. This heritage gives particular weight to a bottle that claims its regional roots without trying to complicate the story.

The 2024 vintage blends 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot. The grapes are grown organically, hand-harvested and selected in the vineyard. After destemming and crushing, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; the wine is then aged in concrete tanks for about ten to twelve months. As for tasting, the available information remains measured: no precise description of the color or the nose is provided. The style is more fruit-driven than marked by spice, with a light to medium body. On the palate, the source describes it as flavorful and versatile; I prefer to stick to these markers rather than promise you particular aromas that are not documented.

At the table, a soft and welcoming red

I would gladly serve it with a pizza, pasta or a plate of cured meats: simple pairings that suit its fruity profile and its lightly oaked character. It can also accompany white meats or white fish, for a meal where you prefer a red without heaviness. Open it for a relaxed dinner, or to rediscover in the glass an accessible expression of Chianti, without ceremony. If you like understanding wine through its origin as much as through its notes, Ormanni's history and its concrete aging offer concrete reference points here. Serve it at the table, leave it a little room in the glass, then take the time to judge its balance for yourself.