COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Fattoria Poggerino
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chianti Classico Nuovo from Fattoria Poggerino is a 100% Sangiovese wine from Radda in Chianti, Tuscany. The name '(N)Uovo' signifies both its status as a newer release and its unique aging in an egg-shaped concrete tank. Fattoria Poggerino is a family-run estate with a history dating back to the 1970s, deeply committed to organic and biodynamic farming. The high-altitude vineyards and rocky soils of Radda in Chianti are crucial to the wine's character. The 2022 vintage showcases the purity of Sangiovese, influenced by the specific terroir and the innovative use of the egg-shaped concrete aging vessel.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name '(N)Uovo' is a play on words: 'nuovo' (new) and 'uovo' (egg).
Fact 02
Fattoria Poggerino practices organic and biodynamic farming.
Fact 03
Vineyards are planted at altitudes between 400-500 meters.
Fact 04
The wine ages partly in an egg-shaped concrete tank.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Chianti Classico Nuovo is crafted from 100% Sangiovese. Grapes are hand-harvested from late September to early October. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts at temperatures between 28-30°C, with maceration lasting approximately 35 to 55 days, involving pumpovers and manual punchdowns. After malolactic fermentation in a concrete egg, the wine matures for 12 months in a mix of large Slavonian oak casks and French oak tonneaux. It then undergoes at least 8 months of bottle aging before release. The estate adheres to organic and biodynamic farming practices.
