Bold yet refined, our 1427 Chianti Classico Riserva masterfully balances Sangiovese's vibrant character with Cabernet's structured backbone. The result is a powerful, spice-laden wine with remarkable persistence that's ready to enjoy now but will continue to evolve beautifully for over two decades.
This distinguished Riserva features predominantly Sangiovese enhanced by a touch of Cabernet for additional structure and complexity. The grapes are hand-selected from our finest vineyard parcels, where the distinctive altitude and terroir create the perfect balance of vibrancy, depth, and aging capability.
The grapes undergo an extended 18-20 day maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, optimizing extraction of color, tannins, and aromatic compounds. This meticulous process creates a wine with remarkable structure and velvety texture, achieving the quintessential balance between intensity and refinement with perfectly integrated tannins.
After fermentation, the wine matures for 18 months in French oak barriques, then rests for another 18 months in bottle. This extended aging regimen is crucial for developing the wine's harmonious complexity, profound depth, and distinctive elegance.
Deep ruby red with garnet highlights, this Riserva presents an intriguing nose of brandied cherry, dried rose petals, and sweet baking spices, complemented by subtle notes of coffee and candied orange peel. The palate experience is luxuriously smooth and enveloping, featuring silky tannins and refreshing acidity that carries through to a long, complex finish.
At 14.5% alcohol, this Riserva offers substantial body with sophisticated refinement. Bright acidity perfectly balances the wine's richness, while the Cabernet influence contributes exceptional persistence and dimension, ensuring excellent cellar potential while maintaining the wine's inherent elegance.
Best enjoyed at 64°F after approximately one hour of breathing time. Younger vintages benefit from decanting to enhance aromatic expression and integrate tannins. Serve in a large-bowled wine glass to maximize bouquet development and fully appreciate the wine's expressive character.
Creates memorable partnerships with bistecca alla fiorentina, slow-braised meats, and game dishes. Equally impressive alongside pappardelle with hare ragù and aged Tuscan pecorino. The sophisticated spice and balsamic qualities elevate structured cuisine, accentuating every nuanced flavor for an unforgettable dining experience.
Savor the magic of 1427 Riserva, our most prestigious Chianti Classico wine. Its powerful, deep roots, immersed in pure, untouched minerals, create extraordinary aromatic complexity.
Through Andrea Sommaruga's enthusiastic guidance, you'll understand how our terrain imparts unique structure and character.
Chianti Classico Riserva 1427 represents the excellence of our production, standing out for its superior structure and complexity compared to standard Chianti Classico . The main difference is in the refinement: 18 months in French oak barriques followed by another 18 months in the bottle, while traditional Chianti Classico have shorter aging periods. This process gives Chianti Classico Riserva 1427 a more complex bouquet with notes of cherries in alcohol, dried roses and sweet spices. The blend, composed mainly of Sangiovese with a small percentage of Cabernet, offers a perfect balance that allows for an evolution in the bottle of up to 20 years. Those interested in the quality of our wines can also explore our organic wines , certified since 1998.
Our Chianti Classico Riserva 1427 enhances robust Tuscan dishes with its structure and silky tannins. It is excellent with Florentine steak, braised beef and game such as wild boar stew. It also pairs perfectly with important first courses such as pappardelle with hare ragù or pici with meat sauce. For a complete experience of these pairings, we recommend taking part in our full lunch at the farmhouse where you can taste the Chianti Classico Riserva together with traditional dishes prepared with local ingredients. Food lovers can also discover the secrets of Tuscan gastronomy in our cooking class .
The unique terroir of Panzano in Chianti , where our vineyards are located, is fundamental to the quality of Chianti Classico Riserva 1427. The galestro and alberese soils, typical of the area, give the wine a distinctive minerality and structure. The variation in altitude of our 90 hectares creates different microclimates that allow the grapes to develop unique characteristics. The temperature variations between day and night favor the slow ripening of the grapes, preserving acidity and aromas. This combination of environmental factors, together with the organic farming practices we have adopted since 1998, results in a wine with an unmistakable character that authentically expresses the Chianti Classico territory.
The quality of Chianti Classico Riserva 1427 comes from a rigorous production process that begins in the vineyards with the manual harvesting of the grapes at the optimal moments of ripeness. The selected grapes macerate for 18-20 days in stainless steel vats, allowing an ideal extraction of color, tannins and aromas. This traditional method, combined with modern temperature control techniques, preserves the varietal characteristics of Sangiovese and Cabernet. The aging of 18 months in French barriques followed by a further 18 months in the bottle completes the process, giving complexity and elegance. To compare different winemaking styles, we invite you to also try our Manuzio Supertuscan or to participate in a guided tasting in the cellar.
Chianti Classico Riserva 1427 is a versatile wine that can be enjoyed both young and after years of aging. When consumed young (3-5 years), it expresses lively fruity notes and more pronounced tannins; with aging (8-20 years), it develops complex tertiary aromas of tobacco, leather and undergrowth. For optimal tasting, serve at 18°C in a large glass, after about an hour of oxygenation or decanting. For correct storage, keep the bottles in a horizontal position in a cool (12-16°C), dark and vibration-free environment. For an immersive experience in the world of Chianti Classico , we suggest you book a guided tour of our cellar or stay in our welcoming farmhouse overlooking the vineyards .
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