Chianti Superiore Colombini Organic 2020

Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Producer
Estates of Donatella Colombini
Grape(s)
Sangiovese (90%)
Canaiolo (10%)
Type
Red
Style
Smooth
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Full bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
13%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Organic
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

In the heart of central Italy, Tuscany is one of the most prestigious and celebrated wine growing regions in the world. These gentle rolling hills are not only home to Italy`s culture and language, but also to the grand wine estates of Chianti to the north and the more modest yet superb estates of Montalcino and Montepulciano in the south. Sangiovese is the red grape variety that unites Tuscany`s wine producing districts in its various distinct clones. However, planting of international grape varieties, such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, have given rise to the world renowned `Super Tuscan` wines.

Producer

Donatella Cinelli Colombini has 33 hectares of vineyard in Tuscany cultivated according to the BIO (organic) regime and by hand. These vineyards are divided in two estates that were already being cultivated by her ancestors 400 years ago. Producer Donatella, who is grooming her daughter Violante as heir to the business, appointed Valérie Lavigne as winemaker in 2010 thus completing the first all-female team at an Italian winery. Since 2018 all of Donatella Cinelli Colombini`s wines are certified organic, following a process of conversion started many years before, the respect of nature it`s an important part of the winery`s aim.
Tasting Notes
At 400m high and on limestone soils in the south of Tuscany, the vineyards at Fattoria del Colle produce elegant and well balanced Chianti. Fresh aromas offer ripe red fruits on the nose. The palate is complex with jammy red and black fruits with elements of tobacco and autumn woodland. The fruit is well balanced by silky tannins and finishes with lingering chocolate orange zest and mineral flavours.
Food
Makes an ideal partnership with poultry, game with wild mushrooms, red meats and well flavoured cheeses.