Il Tarocco Chianti Classico 2019

Torraccia di Presura

Il Tarocco Chianti Classico
2019

$27.70

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
13749301
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$24.07
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Classification
Classico
Varietal(s)
Sangiovese 90 %
Canaiolo 10 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
1,5 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Aging potential
Ready to drink
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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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.