“Tenuta S. Alfonso” Chianti Classico DOCG 2023

Rocca delle Macie | Tenuta Sant' Alfonso | Tuscany
Rocca delle Macìe S.p.A. | Loc. Le Macìe 45 | IT 53011 Castellina in Chianti

09862623 · 0,75 l · 22,53 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

A Sangiovese cru that demonstrates the philosophy of single-vineyard viticulture to perfection. Sergio Zingarelli and his team recognised early on the extraordinary potential of the clay-dominated soils of Sant'Alfonso – plots with minimal skeleton content, which create the ideal conditions for concentrated, aromatically complex wines. Sangiovese clones were specifically cultivated here, which harmonise with the clay-rich structures and develop the highest phenol concentrations.

The result of this meticulous terroir work is already evident in the dense, ruby red colour with its garnet hues. An opulent spectrum unfolds on the nose: ripe cherries and plums merge with hints of liquorice, Mediterranean herbs and subtle roasted notes. On the palate, this single-vineyard wine presents itself with impressive fullness and warmth. The dense, silky tannins envelop a powerful concentration of fruit, while the lively structure ensures perfect balance. An authentic ambassador of its terroir that proves how Sangiovese finds extraordinary expressiveness on the right soils. Everything is in the right place here! SUPERIORE.DE

"A rather dark red; warm and fruity, with notes of elderberry and rum-soaked fruit, inviting; round, warm and full-bodied, with sweetness and blackcurrant, fine tannins – very pleasing." (JLF) Merum

"Bright ruby red colour. Orange and cherry on the nose, with subtle hints of stone. On the palate with fragrant fruit, beautiful juiciness and wonderful tension, with crisp tannins, drinks in big sips!" Falstaff

"An intense wine full of intoxicating roses, ripe if not smashed blood oranges and black cherries. Slightly earthy. Medium-bodied and quite austere at first, then softer, with integrated tannins and crisp acidity." James Suckling