Montesecondo - Chianti Classico 2022 (750ml) Burgundy Chablis Chardonnay

Montesecondo - Chianti Classico 2022 (750ml) Burgundy Chablis ChardonnayMontesecondo is the name of the estate and the original family vineyard which is located in heavier clay soils at a lower altitude in the town of Cerbaia. The grapes were hand harvested and mostly destemmed however 30% whole cluster fruit was added to the tank before pressing and put into concrete tanks. Fermented spontaneously.

and 2% Cabernet Franc brought up in 77% new French oak

This has a very focused and more complex bouquet than the 2015

It is highly adaptable to different climatic conditions and its remarkable versatility enables winemakers to make a range of wines – from the easy drinking and quaffable reds and rosados to the powerful and intense reds perfectly suited to lengthy cellaring

the fruit goes through its natural fermentations and aging only in stainless steel

Throughout the palate

Now owner of three other Grands Crus Classés in the Bordeaux region

powerful style

A rich plum and cherry sauce is offset by autumnal spice and a dusting of cocoa as the 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Bellovedere comes to life

In the vineyards of Magnus

This was a vintage with a relatively mild winter

earth and peppery characteristics

while singed alder