Chianti Classico Le Regge – 2021

The wine Chianti Classico from the Le Regge

This Chianti Classico from the Chianti Classico winery  is produced with 85% San Giovanni, 10% Merlot and 5% Canaiolo grapes. Le Regge is located in the heart of Tuscany not far from Greve in Chianti. The winery is a young with 18 hectares of vineyards that surround the winery itself.

The family has chosen to work in full respect of the environment with manual collection and selection. In fact, the Regge produces also extra virgin olive oil and wildflower honey. Honey produced thanks to the precious work of the indigenous bees but it is not on sales; it is produced in small quantities and only for the benefit of the family.

THE WINEMAKING

The harvest of the 3 varieties is strictly manual and takes place at different times depending on the ripeness  of the grape. After the 12-day fermentation that takes place in steel vats with daily pumping over, the maceration is short and at a controlled temperature. The wine rests for 30 days on the fine lees and then they age separately in oak barrels for 10 months. Followed assembling and bottling.

Tasting the Chianti

Intense purple red. The  Aroma is fine and fruity  with notes of red berries such as blackberries, raspberries  followed by floral hints of violets and iris. Dry, fresh, harmonious on the palate; velvety with good structure and tannins.

FOOD PAIRINGS

It goes well with red meats, semi-hard cheeses and game; but also with traditional Tuscan pasta and soup dished.