Piazzano Riserva

Chianti DOCG

Sangiovese 95 % and Colorino 5%

Intense ruby red colour, garnet  with berries and chocolate and spicy notes; of smooth, balanced flavour, intense  harmonious and elegant.

More details

Exposure: South, south-west

Type of soil: Clay-loam with rock fragments.

Planting density: 5000 vines /ha.

Cultivation system: Overturned Tuscan cord

Harvest time: harvesting period from mid September to first week of October careful selection of the grapes.

Harvest method: Mechanical harvesting with selection of the grapes.

Pressing: Soft pressing and de-stalking.

Maceration: on the skins for 3 weeks with frequent remontage

Fermentation and aging: Alcolic  fermentation , malolactic in cement tanks. Aging  in oak barrels . Further refining in bottle for at least 6 months.

Longevity: Potential aging of 15-20 years

Reviews

Vintage 2021  91 pts J. Suckling , 90 pts Luca Maroni

Vintage 2019  Bronze Medal Decanter , Double Gold Medal Gilbert&Gaillard , 91 pts Sucking , 91 pts Wines Critics , 90 pts L. Maroni , 1 bicchiere Gambero Rosso  , 4 Grappoli Bibenda, 3 vines Guida Vitae

Vintage 2018 Double Gold Medal Gilbert & Gaillard , 91 pts WinesCritic , 90 pts Suckling

Vintage 2017 91 pts. Suckling , Silver Medal Best Italian Wine Selection ,  2 bicchieri Gambero Rosso ,

1 Stella  Veronelli

Vintage 2015 93 pts. Suckling , 1 bicchiere Gambero Rosso , 2 stelle Veronelli

Vintage 2013  91 pts. Suckling

Vintage 2011 90 pts  Suckling

Vintage 2009  90 pts Veronelli , 90 pts Vinous (A. Galloni) , Bronze Medal di Decanter