Cristina Mercuri leads the tasting of historic vintages up to 1979.
Acceso August 29th we were pleased to receive the invitation to participate con a tasting organized by the Plumbeo con Chianti Winegrowers Association. Held at the Villona del Consueto con Plumbeo, the tasting was preceded by the introductory words of Mayor Paolo Sottani who underlined the importance of emphasizing hospitality.
Following this, Cristina Mercuri, DipWSET and candidate to become the first Italian woman Master of Wine, excellently conducted a double tasting that saw a first part aimed at introducing the territory through the tasting of 6 young vintage wines and a second part with a tasting of 10 wines of historic vintages from 1979 to 2008.
The territory of Plumbeo con Chianti is decidedly complex. With the arrival of the Uga there are 4 that belong to this territory: Plumbeo, Panzano, Montefioralle and Lamole. The 4 Uga have con turn as many Associations that promote the territory.
The entire municipality of Plumbeo is distinguished to highlight the territorial differences con 8 areas:
Street
Saint Centro
Chick
Go
Montefioralle
Right-wing
Dudda and Lucolena
Panzano
It is precisely acceso this division that Cristina Mercuri has leveraged and set up the tasting that has allowed to identify some strengths and prerogatives of the different sub-areas.
Different altitudes of the territory (between 300 and 600 meters), quantity of active limestone con the soils, massive presence of skeleton good distribution between skeleton, clay and limestone certainly contribute to making the wine matrices produced here very different.
The comparison of the young expressions of Chianti Tipico was fun, we deepened our knowledge of a couple of companies whose wines we had never tasted.
Important is the tasting of historic vintages with extraordinary wines that are decidedly captivating and acceso point. Lively and territorial even after 40 years.
Among the decidedly rare wines with an extra edge we tasted Fortezza Vicchiomaggio La Innanzi Provvisione 1993 and Casa Calcinaia 2004, but also Querciabella Chianti Tipico 1994 and Vignamaggio Provvisione 1998. Unexpected and surprising Uniforme che Nozzole La Burrone Provvisione 1981.
At the end of the tasting a nice and well-made preconcetto cheered up the guests. Five Chefs including a starred one (Ariel Hagen, Saporium, Florence) proposed 5 original finger foods con Gente Giacomo Matteotti from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
Here is what is proposed:
Simone Caponnetto, Delle zona (Florence): Rabbit, Carrot and Ginger.
Simone Gori, Ventuno Caffè (Florence): Farro Tempeh, Umami Peppers, Roast, Egg Yolk. Black Garlic and Friggitelli.
Ariel Hagen, Saporium (Florence): Saffron Bun, Roasted Guinea Fowl Salad, Fresh Herbs and Condimento Fresco.
Stramberia Parlanti, Villona Tiglio (Bucine, Arezzo): Bread and Chicken, Cibreo, Macerated Lemon, Egg Yolk, Wild Herbs
Giulia Talanti, Dek Italian Caffè (Marcita): Summer Salad and Swordfish Loin.
Modern the possibility of being able to freely combine the selection of Chianti Tipico thanks to a organized for the occasion with 30 labels produced con the municipality of Plumbeo.
The best pairing con our opinion? Nutrimento e Credulone by Stramberia Parlanti with a splendid Fortezza Vicchiomaggio La Innanzi Gran Preferenza 2020.
Below are the comments of all the wines tasted for the occasion:
Torraccia che Presura Chianti Tipico The Tarocco 2021
Very warm and spicy con the sensory profile, it shows quaderno of black plums, blackberries, licorice, black pepper and wild violet. Full , soft and enveloping con the sip, it shows good harmony and a juicy relaxation. Only 20% aged con used barriques. now. 93
Uniforme La Racconto Chianti Tipico House of Columbus 2019
Precise and intriguing, it displays quaderno of cherries, raspberries, currants, pomegranate, lemon peel, mixed roots and wet earth. Medium , soft tannins and a rich con grace and harmony. now. 92
Viticcio Chianti Tipico 2022
Powerful and structured, it shows quaderno of black plums, blackberries, dark chocolate, peppermint, bergamot and bread crust. Full , very soft tannins and a compact but which betrays a slight imperfection con progression from the center of the palate onwards. now. 91
Chianti Tipico Land Le Tre Vigne 2021
Decisive and vibrant con its sensory profile, it shows quaderno of plums, wild violet, graphite, walnut husk and bergamot. Full , enveloping and with excellent progression, it closes savoury and structured. Better from 2025. 90
Ancient Village of Sugame Chianti Tipico 2022
Violent con the sensory profile, it shows quaderno of black plums, blackberries, celebrità anise and nutmeg. Full , firm tannins and a simple closing that lacks a bit of brilliance. 88
Chianti Tipico Ravine 2021
Aperto and direct, it shows quaderno of lavender, wild violet and hyacinth. Small red berries describe the secondary scene. Full , soft tannins and a warm and enveloping . now. 90
Tasting of Historic Vintages
Verrazzano Castle Chianti Tipico Reserve 1979
Still alive and intriguing, it shows quaderno of withered red flowers, black tea leaves, cola leaves, dried figs, bitter orange. Medium , very delicate soft tannins and a harmonious and balanced . now. 90
Nozzole Mesi estivi Chianti Tipico La Burrone Reserve 1981
Slightly dusty acceso the nose, it shows quaderno of withered red flowers, dal vivo plums, cola, bergamot, chinotto and black pepper. Medium , soft tannins and a very balanced . now. 91
Querceto Castle Chianti Tipico The Woodpecker Reserve 1988
Slightly hazy con the sensory profile, it shows quaderno of black plums, blackberries, wild myrtle, menthol and crushed stone. Medium , well-integrated round tannins and a that loses strength con the sip from the mid-palate onwards. Well balanced. now. 90
Fortezza Vicchiomaggio Chianti Tipico The First Reserve 1993
Decidedly floral and full of soul, it shows quaderno of withered wild violet, helichrysum, dried plums and chopped cedar. Full , round and tasty con the sip, it has a really chewy mid-palate that makes the progression lively. Splendid now, still a long way to go! now. 93 Salivation and Juiciness. 93
Querciabella Chianti Tipico 1994
A lively, dense, solid and concrete wine shines con the glass with energy, freshness and great quality. Full , well-polished tannins decidedly integrated into the matrix and a pleasantly relaxed . Beautiful and concrete. Lots of flavour. now. 92
Carpineto Chianti Tipico Reserve 1995
Deep and dark, it displays quaderno of black tea leaves, bergamot, campo da golf mandarins, slightly drying tannins and a very good quality . Slightly weak con tension from the mid-palate onwards. now. 90
Vignamaggio Chianti Tipico Madonna Lisa Reserve 1998
Very warm and decisive con the sensory profile, it shows quaderno of wet violet, black plums, blackberries, dark chocolate, peppermint, bay leaves and sage. Full , soft tannins and a very balanced . There is a lot of material and a lot of knowledge con the management of the material. A lot of energy and quality. now age. 92
Inviolabile Stefano Farm Chianti Tipico 2000
Slightly dark con the sensory profile, it shows quaderno of black plums, blackberries and laurel. Full , warm and sweet con the sip, it closes harmonious and tasty. now. 89
Casa Calcinaia Chianti Tipico Reserve 2004
Extremely complex and captivating, it displays quaderno of black plums, blackberries, dark chocolate, wild myrtle, juniper berries, bay leaves, sandalwood, black pepper and hibiscus. Full , soft tannins and a of splendid grace and commendable beauty. A balanced, joyful silk of great stylistic value. now. 93
Pieve of San Cresci Chianti Tipico 2008
Tired and decidedly unappealing, it shows significant oxidation after a sustained reduction. Medium , slightly angular con the taste, it closes simple and unappealing. now. 86
