Chianti Classico Riserva Gherardino DOCG 2016 Magnum - Vignamaggio

The Chianti Classico Riserva Gherardino DOCG by Vignamaggio embodies the quintessence of Tuscany, a region rich in history and winemaking traditions. Produced using traditional methods, this wine is a hymn to sustainability and craftsmanship. Its color is an intense ruby red, reflecting like a Tuscan sunset in a glass. On the nose, you'll perceive notes of ripe red fruits, spices, and a slight hint of tobacco, thanks to its wooden aging that enhances its complexity. On the palate, it is a structured wine, with soft tannins and a persistent finish. As for pairings, this wine is perfect for a romantic candlelit dinner, accompanied by Tuscan dishes like Florentine steak or pork roast. It is also ideal for special occasions, where its elegance and structure can shine.

Denomination: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Vintage: 2016
Dosage: Dry
Grapes: Sangiovese and Merlot
Region: Tuscany (IT), Greve in Chianti (FI)
Refinement: Oak barrels and Barriques
Serving temperature: 16/18°C
Alcohol content: 14% vol.

The villa of Vignamaggio with its fifteenth-century cellars offers a unique and engaging tasting experience. Here the wine production has a tradition of more than 600 years and the organic farm produces high quality wines, expressing the peculiarities of the different terroirs of the estate. The vineyards, which cover over 70 hectares, are cultivated according to the principles of organic farming and local varieties such as Canaiolo nero and Mammolo are used. In the cellar the entire winemaking process takes place with care, from the selection of the harvested grapes to the refinement of the wine in oak barrels. The wines of Vignamaggio want to express the very essence of the territory, giving a sip that tells the story of these hills. Among the wines produced, the Chianti Classico DOCG Terre di Prenzano stands out, a vintage wine produced solely with Sangiovese grapes and aged in oak barrels from 20 to 40 hectoliters for one year, and the Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Monna Lisa, with a dark purple with ruby ​​flashes, which releases notes of dark cherries, plums and blackberries on the nose, and elegant and fine tannins on the palate.