Chianti “Terre di Corzano” DOCG 2021

The grapes for the cuvée of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo are harvested by hand and fermented separately by grape variety and vineyard. In top vintages, up to 5% Rappen are also fermented. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with our own yeasts in small 1-tonne vats and open fermenters. Maceration lasts between 21 and 35 days, depending on the quality of the grapes, the location and the soil. Extraction is done by gentle submersion of the marc, rarely by pumping over. Malolactic fermentation takes place partly in wood, partly in steel, before the wines mature for about a year in "botti grandi" of 25 and 40 hl and a small part in used barriques and tonneaux.

Ruby red with violet reflections, transparent, bright and clear.

The 2021 Terre di Corzano from Corzano e Paterno performs on the nose like a Chianti from the Chianti textbook The rich sour cherry sparkles ruby red in the goblet and is underpinned by a little air-dried ham, bitter chocolate, wild maquis and herbal spices of bay leaf, thyme and juniper. Slightly floral overtones create a link to the cherry and turn the wheel into a circle.

With taut tannins on the attack, the rich cherry shines bright ruby red on the palate. With focussed fruit and fresh acidity, the Sangiovese performs at a high level and presents itself with an athletic, sinewy nature without tipping over into leptosome. Firm and wiry, the fine, silky tannin corset is closely interwoven with the vibrant acid nerve. Juicy, tart and long finish with an affinity for fatty or savoury dishes.