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COLLEZIONE ORO CHIANTI DOCG RISERVA

Created to gather the finest denominations of the Bel Paese under a single banner, the Collezione Oro line traces the love of the Piccini family for Italian wine. In full Piccini style, Chianti Riserva emerges as the centerpiece of the line, a reinterpretation that combines the most modern and exuberant tones. Every year, over two million bottles, from the Collezione Oro range, end up on the tables of worldwide families, with Chianti Riserva in the spotlight.
The Collezione Oro line has emerged as a stalwart of Piccini’s core offerings, alongside the ever-popular Chianti Arancio. «The secret of the success of the Collezione Oro – observes Mario Piccini – lies in its formula, which reflects the mission of our company: to bring quality to the tables of all families, with an accessible and inclusive product.

VARIETAL
90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet

APPELLATION
Chianti Riserva DOCG

SOIL: Clay mixed with friable rocks.
WINEMAKING: Only the highest quality Sangiovese and Cabernet grapes, selected during the harvest, are destined for the “Collezione Oro Chianti Riserva”. Vines are vinified separately at a controlled temperature and macerated for a long period of time after they have reached their ideal ripeness.
AGING: 9 months, 30% of the blend in barriques and 70% in oak barrels. The wine is then aged in bottle for few months before release.;

TASTING NOTES: Our Chianti Riserva has an intense ruby red colour. The bouquet expands on hints of blackberries and vanilla, embroidered on a coat of spices. On the palate it fully reveals its harmonious and
velvety nature, giving a warm embrace of red fruits that intertwines with the softness of the tannin. Despite its complexity and structure, this wine does not forget elegance.
FOOD PAIRING: Ideal with steak, barbeque and aged cheeses.

ALCOHOL
13.5%

UPC# 8 002793 02233 9
12pk/750ml