Lamole di Lamole Lareale Chianti Classico Riserva Docg 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lamole di Lamole
Label Name:
 
Lareale Chianti Classico Riserva Docg
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Lamole, Greve in Chianti, Chianti Classico (Tuscany)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Sangiovese (may include small Canaiolo)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 92; Wine Spectator 92; WineHunter Gold Medal; producer suggests 6–8 years aging potential (drinking window ~2024–2032)

Tasting Note
Deep ruby red with violet and broom florals, wild red-berry fruit, resinous balsamic and underbrush notes. Fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and minerality, elegant fruit and a persistent, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Florentine steak, roasted or braised red meats, game, aged hard cheeses; oven-roasted vegetables, truffle dishes. Asian pairings: Korean BBQ, Peking duck, Sichuan braised beef, yakitori/grilled meats, hearty miso ramen.

Production Method
Optical berry selection; fermentation at 24–26°C with ~12 days maceration, periodic pump-overs and délestage; matured at least two years in oak casks before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Estate of Lamole di Lamole; high-altitude vineyards (470–655 m) around Lamole, Greve in Chianti, known for mineral, high-quality Sangiovese and long-standing regional reputation.