Chianti
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Italian pasta with meat ragù, grilled pork or beef, and medium-aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano.
✨ Technical Specifications
The story of Piccini begins in 1882 with Angiolo Piccini, who started with a mere seven hectares of vineyards in the heart of Tuscany. Guided by a simple philosophy—'It is not how much wine we make, but how much passion we put into it'—the family has championed Tuscan winemaking for over four generations. This classic Tuscan red wine represents the vibrant, approachable soul of the region, typically dominated by Tuscany's signature grape, Sangiovese. Grown on hillside vineyards rich in clay, limestone, and galestro soils, the grapes benefit from warm sunny days and cool nights, preserving their bright acidity and red-fruit character. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel and sometimes aged briefly in oak, this wine showcases a lively profile of red cherries, wild berries, and a touch of rustic Tuscan spice, embodying the everyday drinking tradition of central Italy.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1882 by Angiolo Piccini with seven initial hectares in Tuscany, Piccini 1882 has evolved across five generations into one of Italy's most influential, multi-regional wine houses. Now directed by Mario Piccini alongside his family, the group commands extensive vineyard holdings across Tuscany, anchored by estates in Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga (Fattoria di Valiano), Montalcino, and the Maremma. Viticulture prioritizes sustainable and organically certified management across estate parcels, situated on complex galestro, alberese, and clay-limestone soils blessed with sun-drenched diurnal shifts. In the cellar, Piccini balances contemporary precision with deep Tuscan tradition, utilizing both stainless steel and refined oak casks to accentuate Sangiovese's vibrant red cherry fruit, savory herbs, and supple tannins. Benchmark labels include the iconic Collezione Oro Chianti Riserva, Sasso al Poggio, Mario Primo, and the appassimento-style Solco, highlighting approachable, fruit-driven elegance and regional authenticity.