COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vecchia Cantina Chianti 2021 is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy, produced by Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano. The wine is primarily made from Sangiovese grapes, adhering to Chianti DOCG regulations. The producer, Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano, is the oldest and largest wine cooperative in Tuscany, established in 1937 by 14 founding members. The cooperative comprises approximately 400 members and is dedicated to producing quality wines while respecting tradition and the environment. The grapes for this Chianti are grown on hilly slopes in the southern Chianti region at altitudes ranging from 250 to 450 meters above sea level, with soils composed of sandy, tuffaceous, and clayey layers. The 2021 vintage is described as a "terrific Tuscan value."
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tuscany's oldest and largest wine cooperative.
Fact 02
Represents the work of nearly 400 member families.
Fact 03
Founded in 1937 by 14 visionary founders.
Fact 04
Awarded 94 points by Luca Maroni's 'Pleasantness Index'.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Vecchia Cantina Chianti are hand-picked from vineyards located on hilly slopes in the southern Chianti region, at altitudes between 250-450 meters. The soils are a mix of sandy, tuffaceous, and clayey layers. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, with a maceration period of 10-14 days. Malolactic fermentation also takes place in stainless steel tanks. Some sources indicate a brief period in oak barrels for aging, while the Riserva version undergoes 2 years of oak aging. Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano has extensive aging facilities.
