Chianti Classico Tenuta Sant'Alfonso, Rocca delle Macìe

CHIANTI CLASSICO TENUTA SANT’ALFONSO

Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.

Chianti Classico Tenuta Sant’Alfonso is one of the winery's most well-established wines and one of the two prestigious crus produced today with 100% Sangiovese grapes cultivated exclusively on the Sant'Alfonso estate. Based on the studies and experiments conducted in the vineyard, it emerged that the most clay-rich and least gravelly soils of this estate, combined with the use of specific clones of Sangiovese, caused the grapes to develop and mature with a higher concentration of polyphenols and aromatic substances. The result is this opulent, juicy Chianti Classico, which is awash with fruity overtones of amarena cherries and blackberries, as well as spicy notes of licorice and coffee. It also boasts a well-balanced, pleasant structure on the palate

Grape varietals

Sangiovese 100% 

Production Technique

Chianti Classico Tenuta Sant’Alfonso is fermented using the most advanced techniques to preserve the grapes’ natural concentration, and is subsequently transferred to French oak barrels with a capacity of 35 hectoliters, where it ages for around one year. Follows a period in the bottle before being released 

Wine description

Color: intense ruby red

Nose: intense and rich nose, with a pronounced sensation of ripe red fruit and spices

Taste: warm, smooth and with a good structure. Great smoothness with a good balance of tannins 

Winemaker’s recommendations

Although not classed as a Riserva, with its immensely refined organoleptic qualities, generous body and extensive ageability, it has the characteristics to be a great companion of full flavored entrees such as roasts and game. Stored properly it can age for 5/6 years.

Serve at 18/20 °C

ABV: 13,5%