Chianti Classico Tenuta Casenuove (no reserve) 2016

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Chianti Classico Tenuta Casenuove (no reserve) 2016

The wine

The vines are planted on soils of clay, limestone and schist. The blend is traditional for Chianti: a majority of Sangiovese completed by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The colour is an intense ruby red colour. The nose is fruity, redolent with notes of raspberry and cherry. The palate is fresh and balanced between a pleasant acidity and ripe tannins.

About the Producer Tenuta Casenuove

Tenuta Casenuove covers some 100 hectares at the heart of Chianti, not far south of Florence, Tuscany. Commercialisation not being the primary concern, the domain has just 28 hectares of vines planted on the best parcels, the rest being left wild. The famous ‘galestro', a mix of schist and clay, contributes to the elegance and finesse of the property's production. Of course there is plenty of Sangiovese planted here (10.5 hectares), though merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are also perfectly adapted to the Tuscan climate. Acquired in 2014 by Philippe Austruy, owner of a cru bourgeois in the Haut-Medoc and a “quinta” in the Douro valley, Tenuta Casenuove was an instant favourite with its subtle wines and immense landscape. The vinifications are carried out in inert containers like stainless steel vats to preserve all the freshness and fruit of the Sangiovese. The domain produces wine under the Chianti Classico Riserva appellation as well as IGT Tuscany in order to create the blends of their choice.