Riserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roast lamb with rosemary, wild boar ragu with pappardelle, aged pecorino cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The 2022 vintage in Chianti was defined by a scorching, sun-drenched summer that tested the resilience of the region's signature Sangiovese grapes. Fortunately, timely late-August rains revived the vines, allowing for a balanced ripening phase that yielded grapes of remarkable concentration and aromatic intensity. This Chianti Riserva, predominantly crafted from Sangiovese with a touch of traditional blending partners, showcases the classic clay-limestone soils of the region. In accordance with strict DOCG regulations for the 'Riserva' designation, the wine underwent a patient aging process of at least 24 months, including a significant period in oak casks. This wood contact has beautifully softened the grape's naturally high tannins, weaving delicate threads of sweet spice, vanilla, and leather into the vibrant core of red cherry and wild berry flavors.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1882 by Angiolo Piccini and Maria Teresa Totti in the heart of Chianti, Piccini has evolved over five generations into one of Italy's most celebrated and dynamic family-run wine enterprises. Guided today by Mario Piccini, the family balances deep-rooted Tuscan heritage with forward-thinking winemaking across an esteemed portfolio of estate vineyards. The producer is renowned for its expressive Sangiovese-driven wines, ranging from benchmark Chianti Classico and refined Brunello di Montalcino from Villa al Cortile to innovative cuvées like the pan-Italian blend Memoro and the Super Tuscan Sasso al Poggio.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sangiovese (min 80%), Canaiolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon