Castelli del Grevepesa
Clemente VII Chianti Classico Riserva
2016
About this winery
It was the visionary Sir Armando Nunzi who managed to persuade winegrowers to get on board with the innovative idea of founding a modern cooperative winery capable of harvesting and producing wine from the Chianti Classico region. Thus it was on 21 June 1965 that the initial group of 17 winegrowers, united under the name of Castelli del Grevepesa. Over 50 years later, 120 associates take part in this cooperative.
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Product notes
Soil and terroir: Altitude of 200 meters above sea level. West-southwest exposure.
Production notes
Manual harvest with strict selection of the best grapes. Skin maceration for 20 days at controlled temperature of 30° C. Short passage in concrete vats after fermentation, then 50% is aged in French oak barrels and 50% in Tuscany's typical oak casks. Aging process lasts over 2 years in barrels and casks, then another 3 months in bottle.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red colored wine with a flavor marked by hints of wild berries well integrated with a note of spices and vanilla. The taste is powerful, warm, full bodied, balanced and harmonious with a persistent aftertaste. Pairs well with grilled and roasted red meat, T-Bone steak, game recipes and ripe cheese.