Tenuta di SantAlfonso Chianti Classico 2001

This is a prestigious chianti classico produced form 100% sangiovese grapes. It has a tremendous concentration of colour and aromatic bouquet. The flavour has great structure and extra dimention from ageing in French oak barrels.

Grape varieties: Sangiovese;

£9.35

Datasheet color: country: Italy region: Chianti soil: climate: vintage: 2001

Tedeschi Wines

The Tedeschi family has been active in the field of wine growing and producing in the Valpolicella area for five generations. Nicolò Tedeschi founded the firm in 1824, stipulating the first deed of sale of some vineyards. His work was then continued by his two sons Silvino and Renzo, the first completely dedicated to the meticulous care of the vines, the second committed to carrying on, together with his wife Bruna, the `Tedeschi style`, making the family business known in Italy and around the world. While he had a deep respect for the best tradition, paying attention to the long peasant heritage of experience and knowledge, represented by the phases of the moon, which should always be respected when the moment for bottling arrives, and by the imperceptible signs given each year by the vines. The most recent generation of the Tedeschi family is today represented by his children, Antonietta, Sabrina and Riccardo, the first responsible for sales in Italy and administration, the [continues...]

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The raisiny grapes are dried for one month before vinification with increases the concentration of flavours and complexity, and matured in Slovenian oak for 18 months producing a richly flavoured red wine, well balanced with a long farewell. [read on...]

£7.70

Well structured ruby red, racy wine with cherry and raisin notes which follows in the aftertaste. [read on...]

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Valpocilla must is fermented with Recioto & Amarone lees of the previous year. This Ripasso(repassing) is traditional throughout Veronese wine region. The grapes(harvested by hand at the beginning of October)are pressed, the stems removed and the must put into small vats. Fermentation is at 28ø with 14 days of steeping. It is then rested in stainless steel tanks and in March is poured over Recioto & Amarone marc. This increases the structure and alcohol content, improving longevity. It is aged in oak for 2 years before bottling. It is then refined in the cellars for 6 months before selling. [read on...]

£7.60