Monteraponi, Chianti Classico Riserva "Il Campitello" 2018

€74.99

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This is a stunning wine and shows the value of the Riserva accreditation. We love the Chianti Classico, but the Riserva's single vineyard origin, 44-year old average vine age and extra months in barrel really do set it apart.

Delicious notes of black cherry and sweet spices are balanced by the freshness that comes from the altitude of the site and the careful management of the old Sangiovese vines. Racy and incredibly elegant, it has an incredible ability to age and is sensational with the foods of the region, as you'd expect from an estate that has had grapes grown in it since the 10th-Century.

The estate is large, covering 200 hectares, but only 12 of these are planted with vines. One reason for the low occupancy by vineyard is that the estate sits at some of the highest vegetation in Chianti, making it difficult to harvest and sustain the growth of vines in a quality manner. Better to have less but at seriously high quality. Another reason is that the estate was actually itself a small hill-top town... now almost entirely covered by forest. It's in the area around the town of Radda and much of the land is at 570 metres above sea level and is full of alberese and galestro limestone soils. Completely traditional in the winery, they use minimal intervention and the wines benefit wonderfully.

Region: Chianti Classico

Country: Italy

Grape(s): Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo

Style: Svelte, Smooth, Silky, Perfumed, Organic, Medium Full, Meditation, Iconic, Elegant, Complex, Balanced

Best food matches: Venison, Steak, Roasts, Red Meats, Mature Cheeses, Lamb, Hard Cheeses, Game, Fine Dining, Duck

Alcohol: 13.5%

Why buy from us?

When you buy wine from The Allotment Wine Co. you're helping a small Irish company that in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers who grow the grapes and make amazing wines. We only work with partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.

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Hi, I'm Chris Gifford.

And you're very welcome to The Allotment Wine Co.

When you wine from me, you're supporting a small Irish business which in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers, as well as other small, dedicated Irish wine importers.

When selecting wines, I look for partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.