Torraccia di Presura
Il Tarocco Chianti Classico
2019
$27.70
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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Production notes
A oercentage of this wine has aged in small oak barrels and refined in bottle for at least 2 months.
Tasting notes
This wine is of a bright ruby red color. It reveals elegant aromas of ripe red fruits and floral notes. The palate is full, lively, balanced, intense and persistent. It pairs well with pasta dishes, white and red meat, braised meat, mature cheeses and all tasty dishes.