L'Erta di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021
$115.00
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100% 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.
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“Perfectly intact place, tact and effect as Riserva from Diego Finnochi at L’Erta di Radda. There is no doubt this Sangiovese (and note no Canaiolo in the Riserva) has many more acts and scenes to play out, but even at this earliest of early stages it is expressive of the concepts, ideals and plans that nature, the maker and life have in store. Amazing fruit quality, purity and succulence with acidity so Radda and ripe for these vineyards. Preferably speaking the time to drink 2021 would be three years forward but those who find bottles will have a hard time waiting that long." Drink 2026-2034. Tasted February 2024. - Michael Godel, Godello.
“Fresh but not entirely open. Fluid, almost racy, red fruit that really makes an impact on the palate but without being heavy and super-tactile tannins. A stunning wine. 18 points.” - Walter Speller, Jancis Robinson.
