COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino
PRODUCER
Dievole
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dievole Tocca Stelle Chianti Classico DOCG is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy. It is produced by Dievole, an estate with a history dating back to 1090. The wine is made from a blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Colorino grapes, with the 2022 vintage comprising 85% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, and 5% Colorino. The grapes are sourced from a 4-hectare vineyard planted approximately 40 years ago in Catignano, at an altitude of 360 meters, on soils composed of silty clay with marl, limestone, and stones. The vineyard is managed using organic viticulture.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Dievole estate dates back to 1090.
Fact 02
Vineyard for Tocca Stelle is 40 years old.
Fact 03
Grapes are organically grown.
Fact 04
Fermented in raw cement tanks.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Tocca Stelle Chianti Classico begins with fermentation in raw cement tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in large French oak barrels, ranging from 4,100 to 4,300 liters. The aging process is completed with a further 3 months of bottle aging before release. The grapes are organically grown, and the harvest for the 2022 vintage took place in early October.
