- 92 points -
October 2023 (Vintage 2021)Quite ripe if not jammy cassis, blueberry fruit, coffee grounds and spices. Firm and crunchy on the palate, with crisp acidity and a full body. From organically grown grapes. Vegan.
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CAFAGGIO
Chianti Classico
2021
- Organic
- Vegan
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Varietal(s)
Sangiovese
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website
About this winery
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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Product notes
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).
Production notes
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.
Tasting notes
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.
Press reviews
- 91 points -
October 2022 (Vintage 2020)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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- 91 points -
July 2023 (Vintage 2020)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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