Tenuta Le Calcinaie
Tenuta Le Calcinaie Santa Maria Riserva Chianti Colli Senesi
4.3
Expert Rating
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Tenuta Le Calcinaie Santa Maria Riserva Chianti Colli Senesi is a premium wine produced from a vineyard established in 1973. This Chianti Riserva is produced form Sangiovese with a small addition of Canaiolo grapes and undergoes an extensive maturation process, spending ca. four years in oak barrels, followed by additional aging in the bottle. With a limited production of approximately 3,000 bottles, each release exemplifies the winery's commitment to quality and traditional winemaking techniques. The combination of careful aging and the vineyard's long-standing heritage results in a refined and exceptional expression of the Colli Senesi terroir.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Tenuta Le Calcinaie Santa Maria Riserva Chianti Colli Senesi offers a complex bouquet of ripe red fruits, dried herbs, and hints of tobacco.On the palate, it is elegant and structured, with velvety tannins and well-integrated oak notes from its long maturation. Layers of cherry, plum, and spice intermingle harmoniously, leading to a long and satisfying finish that lingers with notes of leather and a touch of minerality. This wine exemplifies the depth and sophistication of Chianti, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship and unique terroir of Tenuta Le Calcinaie.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2057
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Sangiovese
Canaiolo Nero
ORIGINS
Winery: Tenuta Le Calcinaie
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
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