L'Erta di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021 Corvina

L'Erta di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021 Corvina100% Sangiovese from Vigna del Casino, a one hectare vineyard facing north. Clones VCR5 & VCR105 were chosen to suit the site and deliver very low yields. The vines are 15 years old on average and planted to Galestro soil with a high percentage of iron. Certified Organic. Spontaneous fermentation for 15 days with a total of 40 days maceration. The wine is aged 12 months in untoasted French oak botti of 2000 litres plus 12 months in barrique. Perfectly

terroir driven Garnacha for a steal

citrus pith

With fruit character atypical for Piedmont this is a wine lover's treasure

Shift up a gear from Aperol with this classy alpine aperitif

Based on this vintage (2022) as well as the 2021

Seems to glow from the inside

aromatics clearer and the use of oak more restrained

a smattering of dried roses and dried herbs

bone dry sparkling

Hand harvested and spontaneously co-fermented with 10 days of skin maceration and without temperature control

It's a wine that speaks with youthful confidence but never forgets its noble roots

country-side material that is still fruity and fresh