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2019 Vignamaggio "Terre Prenzano" Chianti Classico (Previously $28)

SKU #1623053 90 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark Aromas of red-skinned berry, underbrush and white pepper lead the nose. The juicy, bright palate offers raspberry, star anise and cinnamon alongside polished tannins. Drink through 2026. (KO) Inner quote mark (5/2022)

90 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark A rich version marked by cherry and plum flavors, this shows a dense, lively structure and a touch of oak spice. Firms up on the finish, where earth and tobacco notes chime in. Fine length. Drink now through 2030. (BS) Inner quote mark (9/2022)

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Outer quote mark The 2019 Chianti Classico Terre di Prenzano is a fruity, mid-weight wine to drink now and over the next few years, while the flavors remain bright. Sweet red cherry, crushed flowers, white pepper and orange peel lend brightness throughout. (AG) Inner quote mark (7/2022)

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2019 Vignamaggio "Terre Prenzano" Chianti Classico

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By: Greg St. Clair | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 10/24/2022 | Send Email

Vignamaggio may not be a name that is very familiar with you, but I bet you actually know far more about it than you might think. Perhaps you remember the 1993 Kenneth Branagh film adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing with Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves, Kate Beckinsale and Michael Keaton? It was filmed at the Vignamaggio estate in the heart of Chianti Classico about 45 minutes south of Florence. Vignamaggio lies between Panzano and Lamole, two of the most important vineyard sites in Chianti Classico known for wines that have a grittier structure and more depth and body. I tasted the Terre Prenzano and was very impressed, it has the classic aromatics for Chianti Classico from this area, earth, spice, leather with hints of violets and lilacs, the classics. The 100% Sangiovese wine is aged for a year in large botte 20-40hl where the flavors develop into a complex array. On the palate the wine has evident tannic structure, yet the acidity lifts the wine and lengthens the palate feel. This is a wine that will really expand with aeration, I would decant it for an hour or so ahead of time and grill yourself some rosemary encrusted pork tenderloin and then drizzle some high quality extra virgin olive oil it and you’ll have yourself one great experience. ~ Greg St. Clair

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Varietal:

Sangiovese

- The most widely planted grape in Italy is Sangiovese, a high-acid grape with moderate to high tannins, apparent earthiness and subtle fruit. It is thought to have originated in Tuscany and its name, which translates to "blood of Jove," leads historians to believe it may date all the way back to the Etruscan period, though historical mentions only go as far back as the early 1700s. Though planted all over modern Italy, the most significant wines made from Sangiovese still come from Tuscany: Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. Sangiovese must make up 75% of a blend from the Chianti DOCG t be labeled as such, traditionally allowing for Canaiolo, Trebbiano and Malvasia for the remainder, though more recently small proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot have been allowed. In Brunello di Montalcino the wine must be made entirely of Sangiovese. Prugnolo is Montepulciano's name for Sangiovese, and it is used there for the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines. In the DOC of Carmignano Sangiovese can be blended with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. There are also Super Tuscans, IGT wines that blend Sangiovese with large proportions of Cabernet or Merlot. Elsewhere in Italy it is a workhorse grape, though it does find some success (though not the longevity) in the Montefalco and Torgiano wines of Umbria as well as the foundation of Rosso Piceno and a significant element of Rosso Conero from the Marches. Like Nebbiolo, Sangiovese has struggled to find footing outside of Italy, though in recent years California wineries have been having better fortune with grape plantings in the Sierra Foothills/El Dorado County, as well as Sonoma County and the Central Coast.

Country:

Italy

- Once named Enotria for its abundant vineyards, Italy (thanks to the ancient Greeks and Romans) has had an enormous impact on the wine world. From the shores of Italy, the Romans brought grapes and their winemaking techniques to North Africa, Spain and Portugal, Germany, France, the Danube Valley, the Middle East and even England. Modern Italy, which didn't actually exist as a country until the 1870s, once produced mainly simple, everyday wine. It wasn't until the 1970s that Italy began the change toward quality. The 1980s showed incredible efforts and a lot of experimentation. The 1990s marked the real jump in consistent quality, including excellence in many Region that had been indistinct for ages. The entire Italian peninsula is seeing a winemaking revolution and is now one of the most exciting wine Region in the world.

Sub-Region:

Tuscany

Specific Appellation:

Chianti

- Chianti is the most famous wine name in Italy is not the name of a grape but actually a region. Chianti lies in the 35 miles of hills between Florence and Siena, a complex geological region as well as geographically. The extraordinary geography makes grape growing a very challenging feat with multiple exposures and soil types on the same estate. The region comprises 9 different communes not dissimilar to Bordeaux wherein each commune has a particular characteristic that shows in the wine. The wine is made predominantly Sangiovese, the grape must comprise at least 80% of the blend. Chianti Classico is the "classic" region, though many other nearby regions now use the name "Chianti" to make similar wines. The "Gallo Nero" or Black Rooster on many of the Chianti Classico bottles is a private consortium of producers who try and control the direction of production and quality amongst their members.