Italy

Chianti Classico

Full

Cork

Riserva

Local enologist, Maurizio Alongi makes just one wine under his own label. From the 2020 vintage, he prepares a pied de cuve in order to ferment with indigenous yeast. He prefers not to extend macerations too long (maximum 20 days) to preserve aromas and, similarly, ageing in tonneaux is no longer than 12 months. Wafts of vanilla and sweet wood spice are absorbed by scents of wild forest berries. Rather tightly wound, the palate takes over with a self-assured, linear progression. Smouldering accents of baked earth and fennel infuse the raspberry core. Concentrated acidity is piercing and accentuates youthful sandy tannins. I’d give this a few more months to come together.

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Maurizio Alongi, Vigna Barbischio, Chianti Classico, Riserva, Tuscany, Italy, 2021

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Local enologist, Maurizio Alongi makes just one wine under his own label. From the 2020 vintage, he prepares a pied de cuve in o

Maurizio Alongi, Vigna Barbischio, Chianti Classico, Riserva, Tuscany, Italy, 2021

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