| Style | Powerful and Structured Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Pieve di Campoli |
| Category | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Toscana |
| Appellation | Chianti Classico RISERVA Docg |
| Grape Variety | Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Barrel | 14 Months |
| Alcohol Content | 13,5% |
| Organic & Biodynamic | No |
| Bottle Format | 1500 ml – Magnum |
| Food & Wine Matching | Aged Cheese, Beef, Cheese, Fresh Cheese, Lamb, Mature and hard cheese, Meats, Pasta, Pork, Poultry, Risotto, Veal, White Meats |
Chianti Classico Riserva Docg “Cortine” – Pieve di Campoli
The “Pieve” line also includes a winning blend, reintroduced with grapes selected from Cortine vineyards.
Vinification: The wine is crafted from premium Sangiovese grapes, thoughtfully blended with 10% Merlot from the esteemed vineyard beneath the church. It ages undergoes a meticulous ageing process for 14 months in French wood tonneaux, allowing the flavours to develop beautifully. Following this, it rests for an additional 3 months in the bottle, ensuring a refined and complex profile.
Tasting Notes: The wine boasts an intense ruby red colour and an alluring bouquet of ripe fruits, floral notes, and a hint of spice, enhanced by a subtle woody aroma.It delivers a full-bodied, warm, and balanced palate experience with a silky smoothness. Its vibrant freshness and refined tannins lead to a memorable, lingering finish.