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Lornano Le Macchie Chianti Classico 2016
Chianti Classico DOCG
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- 92pts, James Suckling, 2020
- 91pts, Decanter, 2020
Classico is the original and most prestigious Chianti zone, first recognised for quality in 1716. The Taddei family’s Lornano estate in the Castellina hills makes this satin smooth Chianti Classico from purest Sangiovese, cask aged for 18 months.
Classico is the original and most prestigious Chianti zone, first recognised for quality in 1716. The Taddei family’s Lornano estate in the Castellina hills makes this satin smooth Chianti Classico from purest Sangiovese, cask aged for 18 months.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Medium full with rich, savoury, cherry and mocha spice
Aroma
Potent aroma of cherry, spice, cedar and redcurrant
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium Bodied
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Intense ruby red
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14.5% ABV
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10.88 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2030
Lying at the centre of the original appellation, Chianti Classico defines the region’s top echelon wines. This is a superb red from the Taddei family, who have owned the 180 hectare Lornano estate since 1904. Their award winning winemaker is the exuberant and talented Franco Bernabei, a former ‘Winemaker of the Year’ whose nickname is Mr Sangiovese. This complex Classico, with four years age and plenty of ageing potential, is from the outstanding 2016 vintage, the warm weather of which ripened the grapes to perfection. Aged for 18 months in fine French barriques, this red is complex and well structured with long ripe berry and spice notes. Best enjoyed with classic Italian cuisine: wild mushroom risotto, beef carpaccio or saltimbocca.
For the 2012 vintage
