Borgo Salcetino Chianti Classico 2018 (750ml) Champagne Grand Cru

Borgo Salcetino Chianti Classico 2018 (750ml) Champagne Grand CruThe harvest is carried out entirely by hand in boxes with subsequent soft destemming. The fermentation lasts about twenty two days on the skins and takes place at a controlled temperature of 23 C; malolactic fermentation is then followed. The maturation lasts twelve months and takes place inside wooden barrels. At the end of this period, the final assembly and bottling are carried out with a further period of aging in the bottle.

The bubbles are small and persistent

A gorgeous Burgundy Pinot Noir from Alain Gras

and tayberry underpinned with a bass note of crackly forest floor

sweet bouquet reminiscent of elderberry

The palate is big and full-flavored

Red wine Oak

It is traditionally paired with game

but that made no sense either… So then I looked up the word in Spanish

” 91 points Wine Spectator

captivating and balanced with elegant tannins and a persistent finish

all nearly new French and American oak

The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks for 162 days and aged in oak for 24 months before it is ready to enjoy