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Don Tommaso - Chianti Classico
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The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Don Tommaso is an organic wine and earned the Gran Selezione distinction in 2014. There has always been a tiny cut of Merlot in this Sangiovese-based wine (that was first produced in 1995). In this vintage, the French grape accounts for 15% of the blend. This is a lovely wine with a soft and plush side that supports generous tones of cherry, dark fruit and baking spice. The wine's rich and velvety texture is what stands out most.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Don Tommaso
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Region
- Tuscany
Technical
- Vintage
- Grapes
- ABV
- Size
- Ageing
- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
- Drinking window
Key characteristics
About this wine
Don Tommaso is a renowned producer of Chianti Classico, a red wine that hails from the Tuscany region of Italy. The history of Chianti Classico dates back to the 13th century, when the region was known for producing high-quality wines. Don Tommaso has been producing Chianti Classico since the early 1900s, and their wines are known for their exceptional quality and unique character.
The production of Chianti Classico is highly regulated, with strict rules governing the grape varieties that can be used, the aging process, and the alcohol content. Don Tommaso adheres to these regulations, using only Sangiovese grapes in their Chianti Classico wines. The grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected to ensure only the best fruit is used in the wine-making process.
Don Tommaso's Chianti Classico wines are made using traditional methods, with a focus on preserving the natural flavors and aromas of the grapes. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks, and then aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months. This aging process gives the wine its distinctive flavor and aroma, with notes of cherry, plum, and spice.
Don Tommaso produces a range of Chianti Classico wines, each with its own unique character and flavor profile. Their flagship wine is the Chianti Classico Riserva, which is aged for a minimum of 24 months in oak barrels. This wine is full-bodied and complex, with a rich, velvety texture and a long, lingering finish.
In addition to their Chianti Classico wines, Don Tommaso also produces a range of other red and white wines, including a Rosso di Montalcino and a Vermentino. These wines are made using the same traditional methods and attention to detail as their Chianti Classico wines, and are equally delicious and well-regarded.
Overall, Don Tommaso is a producer of exceptional Chianti Classico wines, with a long history of producing high-quality wines that are beloved by wine enthusiasts around the world. Their commitment to traditional methods and attention to detail is evident in every bottle, making them a top choice
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Behind the bottle
Region
Tuscany
Italy's most ancient wine region, Tuscany may not be a heavyweight in terms of quantity, but as the home of two of the country's most famous fine wines, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino, it certainly holds its own in terms…
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Chianti Classico DOCG
Chianti Classico DOCG occupies the historical heartland of Chianti in Tuscany, Italy, spanning the hills between Florence and Siena. This zone was formally defined in 1716 by Cosimo III de' Medici and received DOCG status in…
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