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Bertinga signs a Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 at 100 % Sangiovese, fermented in steel and aged at least twelve months, sold for €26.35 instead of €33.18. No distinction or organic practice is mentioned, and the mention of canaiolo and colorino contradicts the grape variety list.
Chianti Classico DOCG appellation and Sangiovese named, production area located in Tuscany; the description adds canaiolo and colorino, not included in the listed grape varieties.
No award or guide mentioned; the producer Bertinga is named but without attested reputation in the sources.
At €26.35 (crossed-out price €33.18) for a Chianti Classico DOCG 2022, the price remains consistent with the appellation, without distinction to pull the rating up.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit and spicy profile, serving at 16-18 °C: enough to easily serve this characterful wine.
Bertinga estate named and located in Chianti Classico; fermentation in steel, maceration on skins and ageing of at least twelve months specified, with no mention of organic.
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
Imagine yourself in the heart of Chianti Classico, where the hills roll beneath the Tuscan sun. It is here that I discovered a wine that embodies the very essence of this land: the Chianti Classico DOCG from the Bertinga estate. It's not just a wine, it's an invitation to travel, a story told through every sip.
The Bertinga estate nestles in a privileged area of Chianti Classico, famous for its limestone soils and ideal climate. It is in this natural cradle that Sangiovese, the region's king grape, fully thrives. This Chianti Classico is a skillful blend, in which Sangiovese predominates, enriched by indigenous varieties such as Canaiolo and Colorino, which bring complexity and depth to the whole.
The color of this Chianti Classico is a deep ruby red, already announcing the richness to come. On the nose, I perceive intense aromas of ripe cherry and bright red fruits, lifted by spicy notes and a delicate floral touch. On the palate, the structure is robust yet harmonious, with well-integrated tannins that promise great aging potential. The acidity is finely balanced, leading to a long and pleasantly persistent finish. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, preserving the purity of the fruity aromas, followed by maceration on the skins and aging of at least twelve months in oak barrels, which adds complexity without masking the original fruit.
This Chianti Classico DOCG from Bertinga is a wine of character that pairs wonderfully with Tuscan cuisine. I recommend it with grilled red meats, slow-cooked game or aged cheeses. It will elevate a pasta dish with intense flavors or an authentic bistecca alla fiorentina. But don't hesitate to enjoy it on its own, for a moment of pure pleasure, at the end of the day, to transport you straight under the Tuscan sun.
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