“Le Baròncole” Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2023 (BIO)

San Giusto a Rentennano | Tuscany
Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano| Loc. S.G. a Rentennano | IT 53013 Gaiole in Chianti

29572223 · 0,75 l · 52,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Le Baròncole – the little manors. The name refers to the feudal division of this land in the Middle Ages, to landowners who were small enough to be forgotten, but large enough to leave their mark on the landscape. Today, Le Baròncole is the name of the finest Chianti Classico from San Giusto a Rentennano – a Riserva produced only in years when the terroir warrants it. The estate overlooks the upper Arbia Valley at an altitude of 270 metres. The soils are diverse – sand, clay, limestone and mineral-rich deposits – and characterised by a microclimate that experiences marked temperature fluctuations between day and night. In such locations, Sangiovese ripens differently to elsewhere: more slowly, with greater tension, and with a freshness not found in the Maremma or the lower Chianti region. 97% Sangiovese, 3% Canaiolo, hand-harvested in September when the Martini di Cigalas grapes are at their best. Aged for 16 to 20 months in large oak casks and French barriques, depending on the vintage, followed by a further six months' bottle ageing.

The summer of 2023 was warm and dry with good temperature variations – a year that produced a rare combination of concentrated fruit and elegant structure. A deep, luminous ruby red. The bouquet offers ripe dark cherry, plum, cigar box, violets, leather and a hint of tobacco, which unfolds slowly. On the palate, it is full-bodied and displays great internal tension, with tightly woven, elegant tannins and a long, mineral final that lingers on notes of mature rosewood and earth. A wine that demonstrates why the Martini di Cigalas have never wavered in their faith in Sangiovese. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Chianti Classico Riserva Le Baròncole 2023 is smooth, juicy and wonderfully inviting. Notes of black cherry, plum, mocha and dark spices come clearly to the fore. Blood orange, cedar and fresh leather lend exotic nuances to the opulent finish. This is a particularly approachable vintage for Le Baròncole. Consequently, the 2023 will be ready to drink shortly after its release." Vinous

"With 3% Canaiolo in the blend, the organic San Giusto a Rentennano 2023 Chianti Classico Riserva Le Baròncole returns to the more austere character of Sangiovese. It shows lovely richness and personality without becoming too broad in any direction. Texture and intensity are nicely balanced, with ripe cherry fruit and oak spice used to maximum effect to broaden and flesh out the wine. This is a classically shaped Riserva with balanced acidity that should support good longevity and aging potential. The wine aged for 20 months in a combination of casks, tonneaux and barriques." Wine Advocate

"A complex wine with an alluring bouquet of vibrant flowers, redcurrants, strawberries, cinnamon, liquorice, dried violets and violet sweets. On the palate, it is elegant, with fine, ripe tannins, refreshing acidity, medium body and a long finish of liquorice, cherry stones and umami, with a hint of rhubarb." James Suckling