Chianti Classico
2020
Nestled between 300 and 400 meters above sea level, Cafaggio sits pretty in Tuscany’s golden amphitheater—the Conca d’Oro of Panzano in Chianti. The name says it all: “golden shell” or “golden bowl,” this natural sun-trap is every grape’s dream vacation spot. Here, organic vineyards stretch across 60 hectares of galestro-rich soils, where the roots dig deep and the wines climb high. It’s not just geography—it’s geometry, geology, and a touch of magic. The steep, sun-facing...
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Villa Cafaggio produces a Chianti Classico made exclusively with Sangiovese grapes. The vines grow on land owned by and surrounding the estate, which is situated in Panzano in Chianti, set in the heart of the ‘Conca d’Oro’ (Golden basin).
Manual harvesting in late September and early October, fermentation at controlled temperatures, and spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Aged for 12 months in 65 hl Slavonian oak barrels and bottle-aged for three months before release.
Bright ruby color, with garnet highlights. The taste is dry, fruity tending over time to the soft velvet. Aromas of dried flowers, raspberries and sweet spices abound. Medium-bodied and dry to the palate, with lively acidity and fine-grained tannins, which reflect fruit and terroir rather than oak. Flavors of black cherry, plum, tea leaves and savory spice on the finish.
Rich garnet with ruby red nuances. Delicately savoury on the nose with ripe plum, blackberry, saddle leather and a hint of vanilla. Straightforward on the palate, with plenty of grip, carried by striking acidity into the long finish.
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Attractive aromas of cherries and raspberries with notes of walnut, chocolate nibs and cedar. Medium- to full-bodied with crunchy but firm tannins and vivid acidity that highlights the freshness of fruit. From organically grown grapes.
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