Lucarello Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG - Borgo Salcetino

The Lucarello Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG from Borgo Salcetino impresses with its intense grant red color, the bouquet is reminiscent of liquorice, wild berries and vanilla. On the palate, this Chianti Classico Riserva is full-bodied, with a robust texture and balanced tannins. The finish is very long and persistent.

"The Chianti Classico Riserva '13 is also very good, with an almost vertical progression of flavor, very lively acidity, fresh aromas of cherries and pepper and a beautiful personality" (2 glasses, Gambero Rosso 2018)

Vinification of the Lucarello Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG from Borgo Salcetino

The traditional grape varieties Sangiovese 95% and Canaiolo 5% grow in the Lucarelli vineyard, from which the Riserva takes its name, in the municipality of Radda in Chianti, the heart of the historic wine-growing region. The soils are characterized by sand, silt and clay. The grapes are harvested by hand and then gently destemmed, followed by maceration for 27 days at a controlled temperature of 23 degrees. Malolactic fermentation takes place 100% in wooden barrels, after which the wine is aged for 24 months in wooden barrels at a constant temperature of 16°C. After bottling, the Chianti Classico Riserva matures for a long time in the bottle.

Dining recommendations for the Chianti Classico Lucarello Riserva from Borgo Salcetino

Enjoy this beautiful Riserva with pasta with minced meat sauce, grilled white and red meat, game, mature cheeses, best when served at 17-18°C.
The Lucarello Riserva can be stored for 10 to 12 years.

Awards for the Lucarello Chianti Classico Riserva from Borgo Salcetino

• Gambero Rosso: 2 glasses 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
• Wine Spectator: 90 points in 1998 and 2001
• Duemilavini AIS: 4 grapes 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003

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