Chianti Classico Riserva

Val delle Corti is a small estate in Radda in Chianti - one of the highest and coolest sub-zones of Chianti Classico. The Riserva is only made in exceptional years from the estate's oldest Sangiovese vineyards. Vines 40-45 years old, east-facing at 450m on marly-limestone soils. Fermented 3 weeks in stainless steel or 2 weeks in open tonneaux, native yeasts, punchdowns by hand. 24 months in old barriques and tonneaux, 7 months bottle ageing. 13.5% alcohol. Bottled July 2023.

2020 vintage: climatically unstable - wonderful spring, cold May, fairly hot summer, cool rainy end of September forcing careful grape selection. The result is elegant, moderate, sweet in its fruit, with well-balanced tannin extraction.