The Antica Fattoria Machiavelli Chianti Classico Riserva 1997 is a dry DOCG red wine from Tuscany, primarily Sangiovese. It displays an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections and a complex aroma of ripe fruit, spices, and leather. On the palate, it is structured, harmonious, with velvety tannins and a long finish. Perfect with red meats and aged cheeses, serve at 18°C-20°C. A minimum aging of 24 months, including 3 in the bottle, ensures its elegance.
Italy - Tuscany Dry Red Wine DOCG, Chianti Classico Riserva Primarily Sangiovese (min. 80%), with small percentages of indigenous grape varieties like Canaiolo and Colorino.
Antica Fattoria Machiavelli Chianti Classico Riserva - 1997 750 ml
74.02 €
Colour
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections, tending towards orange with aging.
Bouquet
Complex, elegant, with notes of ripe red fruit, spices (pepper, tobacco, vanilla), leather, undergrowth, and balsamic hints.
Taste
Structured, harmonious, persistent, with velvety, well-integrated tannins, balanced acidity. Long and savory finish.
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large Burgundy or Gran Cru glass, to enhance complex aromas.
Pairings
Roasted or grilled red meats, game, aged cheeses, rich traditional Tuscan pasta dishes.
Refinement
Minimum 24 months, with at least 3 months in bottle. Typically in oak barrels, followed by long bottle aging.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, with long maceration on the skins. Subsequent malolactic fermentation.
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