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Tenuta di Capraia - Chianti Classico

2021
Producer
Tenuta di Capraia
Blend
10% Canaiolo and Colorino
90% Sangiovese
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Classico
UPC
0 15643 25621 9
Red Wine
Verified Stock
83081-21
Product Ratings
James Suckling 91pt

A crunchy red with aromas of dried flowers, cherry stones, red plums and lemon leaves. Medium-bodied, with chewy tannins and a textured, rustic finish. Drink now or hold.

by James Suckling, 2023
Vinous Media 92pt

The 2021 Chianti Classico is superb. Bright and vibrant, the 2021 has plenty of fruit behind its lively acids. Dark red/purplish berries, crushed rocks, lavender and rose petal are some of the many notes that inform this explosive, deep Chianti Classico. The 2021 is a stellar wine, especially with a bit of air.

by Vinous Media, 2023
Wine Spectator 91pt

This red is highlighted by juicy black cherry and blackberry flavors, with earth and iron accents. Firms up on the lively, persistent finish. Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo.

by Wine Spectator, 2023

Food pairing

White meat, red meat and medium-aged cheese.

Vinification

MACERATION: Under controlled temperature (28°C) for 10-12 days
MALO-LACTIC FERMENTATION: In steel tanks
OAK AGEING: At least 1 year in the traditional Chianti barrels, followed by 3 months in steel tanks and at least 6 months in the bottle.
YEARLY PRODUCTION: 150,000 bottles approx

Vineyard

VINEYARD: Various spots in Località Capraia
SOIL: Medium soil, with clay and marl
SURFACE OF THE VINEYARD: 45 Ha
AGE OF THE VINEYARD: From newly planted to 35 years
SUN EXPOSURE: Various
AVERAGE ALTITUDE: 300m asl
DENSITY OF PLANTATION: 5000 Plants/Ha
AVERAGE YIELD: 1.2 Kg/plant
PRUNING Runner: system and Guyot
HARVEST: From the second half of September to the first half of October

Tasting notes

Chianti Classico Tenuta di Capraia is a wine with an optimal complexity and structure. Ruby red colour with violet tinges. Intense and rich aroma, vinous, fruit-driven. Pleasant cherry notes, refreshing and well-balanced with hints of integrated vivid tannin.

Wine

This wine is made from the grapes harvested in our 45Has estate located in Localita Capraia, Castellina in Chianti. This vineyard faces South and is located at 300 m asl, on a medium soil, deep, fertile and with a high content of clay.