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Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 from Rocca Guicciarda, in Gaiole in Chianti, blending Sangiovese 90 %, Canaiolo and Merlot across five terroirs at 280 to 480 m. No distinction or organic certification is mentioned, and the price of €19.81 remains that of a riserva with no certified award.
DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva appellation with the Gaiole in Chianti zone, five terroirs at 280 to 480 m and the blend Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo, Merlot.
No distinction or guide mentioned and producer not certified: mere absence of information, rating kept in the lower range.
€19.81 (crossed out €22.76) for a Chianti Classico Riserva: price consistent with the appellation and the riserva level.
Three precise pairings (Bistecca alla fiorentina, pasta al ragù, carni alla griglia), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16–18 °C.
Rocca Guicciarda located in Gaiole in Chianti, fermentation in stainless steel tanks and affinamento of 21 months in botti and large botti; organic farming 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
Let me guide you toward a wine that embodies the true essence of Tuscany, a Chianti Classico Riserva that speaks of its land with quiet elegance. This is not a wine that shouts, but one that murmurs stories of sun-drenched hills and age-old traditions.
We are here in the heart of Chianti Classico, in the historic zone of Gaiole in Chianti, where the Rocca Guicciarda estate, under the banner of the Vigneti di Brolio, cultivates its vines on five distinct terroirs, perched between 280 and 480 meters in altitude. It is this diversity of soils and exposures that gives the wine its complexity. Sangiovese dominates at 90%, complemented by Canaiolo (5%) and Merlot (5%), a blend that respects tradition while bringing a touch of roundness.
This 2022 vintage, after fermentation in stainless steel tanks, benefited from 21 months of aging in barrels and large casks, which allowed it to develop its structure and soften its tannins. On tasting, it reveals itself with a bright ruby color with garnet highlights. On the nose, I detect aromas of ripe cherry, notes of coffee and oak, then soft spices and wild fruits. On the palate, it offers beautiful structure, with tannins that are present but already polished, and a harmonious balance between acidity and body. The finish is persistent and dry, leaving fruity echoes and a light spicy touch that invites another sip.
This Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva is an invitation to conviviality. Imagine it alongside an authentic Bistecca alla Fiorentina, whose richness it will know how to balance. It will also pair wonderfully with pasta al ragù or carni alla griglia. I recommend serving it at a moderate temperature, and a brief decanting can help it open up fully, revealing all its nuances. It is a wine suited both to an everyday meal and to more informal moments among friends, a true expression of Tuscany that you will delight in discovering.
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