Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021 (BIO)

Castello di Radda | Tuscany
Az. Agr. Castello di Radda | Loc. Il Becco 101/A | 53017 Radda

29132221 · 0,75 l · 32,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Two names define this Riserva: Il Corno and Poggio Selvale. It is from these two prime vineyards, situated at altitudes of between 350 and 450 metres, that the Sangiovese grapes come from which Castello di Radda crafts its classic Riserva style. The clay-limestone soils, with their high proportion of galestro and alberese – that characteristic calcareous slate of the region – , lend the wine mineral depth and structural complexity. In this coolest zone of Chianti Classico, where dense forests surround the vineyards and the temperature fluctuations between day and night are particularly pronounced, the Sangiovese reveals its most elegant side. After hand-harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and fermented in 50-hectolitre stainless-steel tanks. Maceration on the skins lasts three to four weeks – a luxury afforded only by fully ripe grapes from prime vineyards. Malolactic fermentation takes place in wood before the wine begins its 20-month ageing process: in second- and third-use French tonneaux and in 20-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels. Nine months’ bottle ageing completes the wine’s development.

A transparent ruby red with subtle garnet-red hues. The bouquet offers intense forest notes – of undergrowth, moss and damp earth – accompanied by spices, vanilla and a hint of smoke. These are joined by ripe plums, sour cherries and balsamic notes. On the palate, the wine is long and balanced, with a lively, almost mineral acidity that lends precision to its full body. The fine-grained tannins are perfectly integrated, and the final is spicy, juicy and remarkably persistent. A Riserva that embodies Radda in all its depth and elegance – complex, multi-faceted and endowed with great ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bright garnet red with slightly lighter edges. On the nose, prunes, dried dates and overripe cherries, along with cedar wood, a hint of spice reminiscent of cloves, and a touch of leather. Very velvety on the palate, with delicate tannins. Full-bodied on the palate with good structure, fruit-driven and with a lingering finish." Falstaff

"Lively red berry fruits and dried herbs alongside flowers and spice; a wine with good potential, crunchy acidity and chalky tannins." Decanter