Vigna la Casina Riserva Chianti Classico

The vines are located near Castellina in Chianti at around 250 metres of altitude, on south-west-facing slopes. The predominantly deep, limestone- and clay-rich soils produce tannic, complex wines; for the Riserva, the grapes come from older parcels planted in 1983 and 1987. The must remains on the skins for approximately 30 days. The wine then matures for 12 to 18 months in barriques and 500-litre tonneaux, followed by at least another year in concrete or stainless-steel vessels. The nose is dominated by dark fruit, cherry, dried plum and spices; on the palate, it shows ripe fruit, pronounced structure and notable tannins.