COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Tenute Piccini
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Piccini Collezione Oro Chianti Riserva 2019 is a Tuscan red wine produced by Tenute Piccini, a family winery with a history dating back to 1882. It is classified as a Chianti Riserva DOCG, signifying its controlled and guaranteed origin from the Chianti region. The wine is a blend primarily featuring Sangiovese, with the addition of Cabernet Sauvignon, a common practice in Tuscan winemaking that allows for nuanced complexity. The Piccini family's winemaking philosophy centers on blending tradition with innovation, aiming to showcase the unique terroir of their estates.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Chianti Classico regulations require a minimum of 80% Sangiovese.
Fact 02
Cabernet Sauvignon is permitted in Chianti blends, but not exceeding 15%.
Fact 03
Riserva status indicates a wine that has undergone specific aging requirements.
Fact 04
Tenute Piccini has been crafting wines for over 140 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Piccini Collezione Oro Chianti Riserva 2019 is produced using a method that involves picking and fermenting the Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes separately. An extended maceration period is employed to extract color, tannins, and flavor. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately nine months, with a portion matured in barriques and the remainder in oak barrels. It then undergoes further aging in the bottle before its release to the market. This process is guided by the family's commitment to blending traditional Tuscan winemaking with contemporary practices.
