Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Maria Vittoria

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Maria Vittoria 2021 is a red from Le Filigare at San Donato in Poggio, between Florence and Siena. Sangiovese leads, with Canaiolo and Colorino, from south-west facing vines at 450 m. It ages 24 months in large oak and tonneaux. Expect bright ruby colour, morello cherry and mulberry with cardamom, coffee bean and mint, and a fresh, structured, lasting palate. Open it with roast meats and game. Delivered across Ontario.

The producer

Le Filigare is based at San Donato in Poggio, in Barberino Tavarnelle in the province of Florence, in the Chianti Classico hills.

The vineyards

Sangiovese with Canaiolo and Colorino, grown at 450 m above sea level on a south-west slope at 5,000 vines per hectare. The soil is schistose and clayey with a fair amount of limestone, and the vines are Guyot and spurred-cordon trained.

How it's made

The wine ages 24 months in large oak casks and tonneaux.

How it tastes

A bright ruby red. The nose shows morello cherry and mulberry, with hints of cardamom, coffee bean and peppermint. The palate is fresh, structured and long.

How to serve it

Pair it with roast meats, game and other full-flavoured dishes. Serve at 18 to 20°C.