Bibbiano Chianti Classico Riserva
| Vintage: | 2016 |
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| Description: | Organically Farmed. 100% Sangiovese. Going back to 1865, Bibbiano is among the oldest Chianti Classico estates that's still owned by the same family. It's run today by brothers Tommaso and Federico Marzi who have embraced the traditions of the region throughout its modernization. They were able to return to completely organic farming by the late 1980s, cancelled their experimentation with new French oak, and only use native grape varieties. This wine is all about the noble Sangiovese. While they certainly make use of the wine worlds advancements in understanding from the vineyard to the cellar, they are proud of the idea that the way they make wines today would be appreciated by their ancestors. They age in a mix of concrete and large oak, mostly previously used, which adds woodsy balsam and baking spice accents to the beguiling perfume of herbal, earthy fruit for which Sangiovese is known. Particularly in a vintage like 2016, the full-bodied style of their Sangiovese comes well-structured with a firm, mouth-filling texture and vibrant, fresh flavors (rather than blousy and pruny). Such powerful Chianti Classicos benefit from some extra bottle age, but you can always decant for an hour and enjoy with some hearty food! |
| Price: | $ 29.98 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on November 25, 2020.
