Solco Appassite
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Hearty wild boar ragù over pappardelle, slow-braised beef short ribs, and aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Piccini's 'Solco' pays homage to the ancient agricultural traditions of Tuscany, where the 'solco'—the deep furrow carved into the clay soils by a horse-drawn plow—symbolizes the foundational bond between human labor and the earth. This cuvée is crafted using a partial appassimento method, a technique where a portion of the grapes (primarily Sangiovese) are left to wither and concentrate on the vine before harvest. This process, reminiscent of the historic Tuscan 'governo' method, coaxes out rich, concentrated flavors of dark cherry, plum, and sweet spice. The result is a velvety, full-bodied red that captures the warmth of the Tuscan sun and the historic ingenuity of its winemakers, offering a luscious alternative to the region's traditionally high-acid, bone-dry styles.
🍾 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.