Vigna Barbischio Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
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£29.99
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About the wine
A proper classy Chianti Classico Riserva with classic Sangiovese finesse from a local legend
- A child of Tuscany with 30 years of winemaking experience, Maurizio grew up surrounded by some of Italy’s most historic winemaking regions, like Chianti Classico. His deep love for the region and its classic style of wine is what inspired him to finally take the plunge and start making his very own wine, beginning with this delicious Riserva.
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Chianti is a notoriously exclusive club, so Maurizio knew if he was going to compete, he'd have to bring his A-game. It’s an authentically Italian blend of 94% Sangiovese with a dash of Malvasia and Canaiolo, aged in posh French oak for 1 year before an early bottling to reflect the delicate, elegant characteristics of the Sangiovese grape.
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On first sniff, you get tantalising aromas of light fruits and a subtle minerality, which opens up to reveal beautiful notes of red currant and balsamic. The palate follows a similar profile, delicate at first but slowly opening up until you suddenly realise you’ve got a proper classy, plush Italian red on your hands. It’s classic Sangiovese finesse.
Best before
Drink now to 2035
Serving advice
Open/Decant 1 hour before serving
Food match
The classic pairing is grilled beef (bistecca alla fiorentina), which is characterized by distinct "succulence". The Vigna Barbischio with its slight tannicity and alcohol content balances the succulence to perfection.
Contains sulphites
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Italy
Tuscany
Sangiovese Blend
Smooth Red
13.5% ABV
75cl
Vegan
Vegetarian
Organic
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Maurizio Alongi
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A child of Tuscany, Maurizio grew up surrounded by some of Italy’s most historic winemaking regions, like Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino, so it’s no surprise he discovered his passion for the craft while he was still just at school.
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With a winemaking style inspired by his maestro Giulio Gambelli, a giant of Tuscan wine described by Maurizio as ‘the greatest Sangiovese expert of all time’, for over 30 years Maurizio has worked as an oenologist, helping other winemakers around Italy improve their wines - but his roots are very much in Chianti and in 2015 he fulfilled his life-long dream of making his very own wine there.
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Some people told Maurizio he was crazy to start a project from scratch in Chianti Classico. As one of Italy’s most historic wine regions, he knew he’d have to compete with some proper big name wineries who’d been in the region for generations. But Maurizio revels in a challenge. Putting his 3 decades’ experience to good use, in short order he’s established himself as a producer of top-quality Chianti Classico to rival any of the big boys.
Ratings
7
Followers
11
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