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Classic method Sangiovese spumante produced in Gaiole in Chianti, aged more than three years on lees and sold in a large 1.5 L format. No distinction or viticultural practice is specified, and the Chianti Classico appellation is not claimed.
Sangiovese from Gaiole in Chianti in the classic method: Tuscan grape variety and zone named, but the Chianti Classico appellation is not claimed for this spumante.
No award or guide mentioned; the producer Chioccioli is not cited in any rankings, which remains a lack of information.
At €43.21 for the 1.5 L, i.e. €21.61 for the 75 cl, the price remains coherent for a classic method aged more than three years on lees, with no known distinction.
Precise pairings (antipasti, fish, aperitif), yeast profile, bread crust and fresh fruit, serving at 6-8 °C: a versatile and well-documented whole.
Chioccioli estate located in Gaiole in Chianti, classic method and more than three years on lees specified; neither harvest nor organic farming mentioned.
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 a rare gem, an effervescent treasure that whispers the history of Tuscany. This Spumante Metodo Classico from Chioccioli is not just a wine, it is an invitation to a sensory journey, an unexpected and sublime expression of Sangiovese.
The Chioccioli estate, nestled in the heart of Gaiole in Chianti, is a place where tradition meets innovation. It is here, in this terroir renowned for its red wines, that this Spumante Metodo Classico is born. The idea of transforming Tuscany's emblematic grape variety, Sangiovese, into an effervescent wine using the champagne method is an audacity that bears fruit. This wine reflects a desire to magnify the potential of Sangiovese, even where it is not expected.
As soon as you pour it, you are captivated by its elegant and persistent perlage, a dance of fine bubbles in its luminous straw-yellow robe. On the nose, it is a delicate symphony: notes of yeast and bread crust mingle with aromas of fresh white-fleshed fruit, enriched by floral and almond touches. On the palate, I perceive a perfect balance between a vivifying freshness and an enveloping softness, all culminating in a harmonious and vibrant finish. This wine has benefited from more than three years of aging on lees, which gives it remarkable complexity and finesse.
This Cuvée della Terra Spumante is astonishingly versatile. I highly recommend it as an aperitif, to awaken the palate with elegance. It is also an ideal companion for antipasti, whether based on fine charcuterie or marinated vegetables. But where it reveals all its splendor is with refined fish or raw seafood. Imagine it with a sea bass carpaccio or oysters, it will surely elevate them. This wine is an invitation to celebrate precious moments, to share a glass with friends or family, for a tasting experience that will transport you directly under the Tuscan sun.
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