Il Tarocco Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Torraccia di Presura

Il Tarocco Chianti Classico Riserva
2018

Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Classification
Classico riserva
Varietal(s)
Sangiovese 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
2 g/l
Aging potential
Ready to drink and retains its best features for 15-22 years.
Producer's website

About this winery

Torraccia di Presura is located in in a beautiful part of the Chianti Classico region where vineyards alternate with olive groves and domestic and maritime pine woods, overlooking the river Ema, about 15 km south from Florence. The place name “La Presura” refers to a past of pastures and sheep farming because in these areas herbs like cardoons were grown, used by shepherds to curdle milk and make cheese. The name “presura” derives from a local term to indicate the rennet. Since 1986,...

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Product notes

James Suckling : 91 points

Production notes

In the vineyards of Torraccia, Sangiovese grapes normally reach their perfect ripeness during the second or third decade of September. After harvesting, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature at 28-30 °C. The contact with the skins continues for about 20-22 days.

Tasting notes

The wine is of an intense ruby red colour with an elegant scent of beautiful, ripe red fruit and notes of spice and vanilla, It is full, well structured, harmonized, and wonderfully balanced with an intense and long finishing flavour. It retains its best features for 15-22 years. It pairs well with lamb skewers or chops, duck breast, and roasted or braised red meats.