Collezione Oro Riserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef ragù over pasta, roasted rosemary lamb chops, or aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Piccini's 'Collezione Oro' Riserva represents a contemporary tribute to the rich winemaking heritage of Tuscany, crafted by a family whose viticultural legacy dates back to 1882 when Angiolo Piccini founded the estate with just over seven hectares of land. This 'Gold Collection' bottling is typically a Chianti Riserva DOCG, showcasing a classic blend dominated by Sangiovese (around 90%) complemented by a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are sourced from selected hillside vineyards where clay-limestone soils and excellent sun exposure foster optimal ripening. Following traditional fermentation, the wine undergoes a meticulous aging process, spending approximately nine months in oak casks to develop its characteristic complexity, yielding a profile rich with ripe red cherries, wild berries, subtle spices, and a velvety, well-integrated tannic structure.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grapes
Sangiovese (min 80%), Canaiolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon