Chianti Classico DOCG 2022

Wine description for Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 by Le Masse

Character

A Sangiovese of rare honesty: juicy, vibrant, and unadorned. Robin Mugnaini, once an actor alongside Tom Hanks, crafts wines here that tell stories – and this 2022 vintage, which he himself describes as the wine that brings him the greatest joy, reveals the full tension between Tuscan tradition and artisanal instinct. Cherry, violet, a delicate herbal note, complemented by the lively acidity that distinguishes Sangiovese when in good hands.

Terroir & Origin

Fattoria Le Masse is located in Barberino Val d’Elsa, in the heart of Chianti Classico. Twenty hectares of vines, including Sangiovese vines planted in 1974 and 1986, share the estate with some 6,000 olive trees. The estate has been farmed biodynamically since 2015 and has been certified organic since 2020 – pragmatic rather than dogmatic, as Mugnaini emphasises. Art is part of the DNA here: his mother, a Berlin-based painter, designs the labels; the amphorae are crafted by sculptor Lorenzo Vignoli.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Sangiovese, fermented without temperature control, without pumping, and without compromise. The 2022 vintage was aged 70 per cent in concrete, with the remainder in large 2,000-litre wooden casks – a maturation that allows fruit and structure to breathe rather than masking them. The result is a Chianti Classico that makes no secret of its origins.

Food Pairings

The vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannin structure make this wine a natural partner for Tuscan cuisine: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Pappardelle al cinghiale, or a simple board of Pecorino with finocchiona. It is also a delightful choice with wood-fired pizza or Pollo al mattone.