Mario Primo
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Typically best enjoyed young and vibrant, within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release, often served slightly chilled to highlight its fresh fruit profile.
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Tuscan antipasti platters with cured meats, classic spaghetti al pomodoro, and wood-fired Margherita pizza.
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Piccini's 'Mario Primo' is a nostalgic tribute to Mario Piccini, the family patriarch who shaped the winery's legacy in the 20th century. This wine is intentionally crafted to revive the historic, light-hearted style of Tuscan reds from the 1930s. Breaking away from heavy, oak-laden modern profiles, it utilizes a traditional blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Ciliegiolo, occasionally accented with a touch of local white grapes like Trebbiano in the old Chianti fashion. Fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks, it captures the essence of fresh, bright red cherries and field herbs, celebrating a time when Tuscan wine was a simple, daily joy of the rustic table.
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Founded in 1882 by Angiolo Piccini with a modest estate of just seven hectares, Piccini has evolved over four generations into one of Tuscany's most prominent and dynamic wine dynasties. Located in the heart of Chianti Classico in Castellina in Chianti, Italy, the family-owned winery is currently guided by Mario Piccini, who continues the legacy of combining deep respect for Tuscan tradition with contemporary winemaking techniques. The producer is celebrated for its vibrant, fruit-forward red wines, ranging from classic Chianti expressions to innovative, multi-regional blends like Memoro. Their diverse portfolio, featuring acclaimed labels such as Villa Cortile and Sasso al Poggio, showcases an unwavering commitment to making quality Italian wine accessible and engaging to a global audience.