Rosso
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic tomato-based pasta dishes, artisanal Tuscan cured meats and medium-aged cheeses, or simple grilled poultry.
✨ Technical Specifications
The story of Piccini began in 1882 with Angiolo Piccini, who started with just seven hectares of vineyards in the heart of Chianti. Guided by the philosophy that '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 Rosso embodies that accessible, joyful spirit. Typically crafted from a blend dominated by Sangiovese—Tuscany's signature red grape—and complemented by local varieties like Ciliegiolo, the wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve its bright, primary fruit character. It offers a vibrant expression of the Tuscan terroir, characterized by sun-drenched clay soils and cooling maritime breezes, resulting in an approachable, ruby-red wine bursting with notes of fresh red cherries, wild berries, and a touch of rustic spice.
🍾 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