A refined and expressive Chianti Classico Riserva, combining ripe Sangiovese fruit, Tuscan savouriness and polished structure with excellent freshness.

🥂 Tasting Notes

Appearance deep ruby red with subtle garnet reflections beginning to appear at the rim. Clear and concentrated, with an attractive brightness that suggests both maturity and freshness.

Aroma elegant and layered, opening with ripe black cherry, red plum and wild berries. With air, floral notes of violet emerge alongside dried Mediterranean herbs, cedar, tobacco and sweet spices. Subtle hints of leather, balsamic herbs and forest floor are beginning to develop, adding complexity without diminishing the purity of the fruit.

Palate generous and beautifully balanced, with ripe cherry and dark berry fruit framed by fresh acidity and fine-grained, well-integrated tannins. The mid-palate shows good depth, introducing savoury notes of dried herbs, tobacco, cedar and gentle spice. Compared with the 2019, the 2020 shows a particularly appealing combination of ripe fruit, suppleness and freshness.

Finish long and harmonious, with lingering black cherry, dried red fruit, herbs and subtle oak spice. A savoury, mineral character provides freshness and precision on the finish.

Ageing Potential already drinking beautifully, particularly after 30–60 minutes of decanting, but with sufficient fruit, acidity and tannic structure to continue developing for another 8–10 years. Expect increasingly complex notes of dried cherry, tobacco, leather, undergrowth and balsamic herbs with bottle age.

🍽️ Food Pairing (Gastronomic Level)

Particularly well suited to

• bistecca alla Fiorentina
• grilled or roasted beef
• lamb with rosemary
• wild boar ragù
• pappardelle with porcini mushrooms
• other rich Tuscan dishes.

Its mature savoury character also makes it an excellent partner for

• aged Pecorino Toscano
• Parmigiano Reggiano
• mature hard cheeses.

Serving Temperature

16–18°C

Technical Notes

• Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
• Producer: La Casa di Bricciano
• Location: Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany
• Principal grape: Sangiovese
• Viticulture: Certified organic, estate-grown grapes
• Harvest: Hand harvested
• Vinification: Traditional red-wine fermentation with extended skin contact
• Ageing: Extended maturation in French oak followed by bottle ageing
• Style: Dry, structured, elegant and age-worthy

Takeaway

A polished and beautifully balanced Riserva that captures the character of Gaiole in Chianti: ripe Sangiovese fruit, fine tannins, savoury complexity and excellent freshness, with the 2020 vintage offering an especially attractive combination of accessibility and ageing potential.