Chianti Classico Prestige Riserva, Uggiano

A ripe, generous Riserva – characterful and concentrated Chianti Classico

The Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes are sourced from Uggiano’s vineyards – which stretch over the hillsides joining Montespertoli with Montelupo Fiorentino and San Casciano Val di Pesa. After crushing, the grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts. The must is pumped over the skins twice a day to extract colour and tannin. After 15 days the wine is racked to large oak “botti” (traditional large Piedmont barrels) for 14 months. The wine is refined in bottle for at least a further 12 months before release.

Pronounced aromas of ripe black fruit, morello cherry with floral hints and a touch of lightly spicy oak. The palate is richly-flavoured with plum, wild cherry fruit, balsamic notes and firm but ripe tannins – leading on to a long, dry and savoury finish.

Colour – Red
Producer – Azienda Uggiano
Country – Italy
Region – Tuscany
Vegan – Yes
ABV – 13.5%
Grapes – Sangiovese, Canaiolo
Vintage – 2020
Sustainability – Non-Organic
Female Winemaker – No
Food Pairings – T-bone Steak