Terre di Prenzano Chianti Classico DOCG - Vignamaggio

Terre di Prenzano Chianti Classico DOCG - VignamaggioThe powerful Terre di Prenzano Chianti Classico from the house of Vignamaggio shimmers into the glass with a dense ruby red color. When given some air by swirling, this red wine reveals high viscosity, which is evident in pronounced church windows on the glass. Poured into a red wine glass, this Old World red wine displays wonderfully expressive aromas of blueberry, black cherry, plum, and morello cherry, rounded off by gingerbread spice, oriental spices, and dark chocolate contributed by the barrel aging. This red from Vignamaggio is a good choice for all connoisseurs who prefer as little sweetness as possible in their wine. At the same time, it never appears meager or austere, as befits a wine of this renown. Powerful and multi-faceted, this velvety red wine presents itself on the palate. Thanks to the moderate acidity, the Terre di Prenzano Chianti Classico caresses the palate with a pleasing mouthfeel, without sacrificing juicy liveliness. The finish of this red wine, which has excellent aging potential and hails from the wine-growing region of Tuscany, more precisely Chianti Classico, ultimately captivates with a beautiful aftertaste. Vinification of Terre di Prenzano Chianti Classico by Vignamaggio This wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Sangiovese. For this wonderfully powerful varietal wine from Vignamaggio, only flawless grapes were harvested. It is quite clear that the Terre di Prenzano Chianti Classico is defined by more than just the soils of Chianti Classico. This Italian can literally be described as an Old World wine that presents itself in an exceptionally impressive manner. After hand-harvesting, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation in large wooden vats at controlled temperatures follows. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 10 months in French oak barrels. Food pairing recommendation for Terre di Prenzano Chianti Classico by Vignamaggio This Italian is best enjoyed at a tempered 15–18°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to stuffed bell peppers, goose breast with ginger red cabbage and marjoram, or lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs. Awards for Terre di Prenzano Chianti Classico by Vignamaggio This wine from Chianti Classico not only convinces us, but has also been awarded 90 points and more by renowned wine critics. Among the ratings for the 2017 vintage are Falstaff - 90 points Gambero Rosso - 2 glasses Wine Enthusiast - 90 points Wine Spectator - 91 points