Rich with red fruit flavors, perfectly balanced, and offering a gratifying finish, Panzanello Chianti Classico delivers an impressive aromatic spectrum dominated by red berry notes. This authentic Sangiovese wine presents a smooth, harmonious experience, making it the ideal companion for countless dining occasions.
Created exclusively from 100% Sangiovese, carefully harvested from our estate's finest vineyard plots. The unique Panzanello terroir accentuates the grape's essential qualities, yielding a wine of genuine character and expression, distinguished by its natural freshness, impeccable balance, and the characteristic refinement of traditional Chianti Classico DOCG.
The harvested fruit undergoes a methodical 15-day maceration in stainless steel vessels, precisely extracting color, structure, and aromatic elements without overwhelming the wine's inherent profile. This balanced approach creates a Chianti Classico of exceptional freshness and vitality, featuring welcoming tannins and remarkable drinkability.
Following primary fermentation, the wine develops entirely in stainless steel tanks for a minimum of 8 months, preserving vibrant fruit expression while building subtle complexity. This unadulterated approach ensures varietal authenticity remains the centerpiece of the wine's identity. A final 4-6 month bottle rest completes the integration process before release.
In the glass, the wine displays a luminous ruby red color with exceptional transparency and brilliance. The nose reveals ripe cherry, subtle violet, and delicate aromatic herb notes, enhanced by gentle spice accents. The tasting experience offers excellent balance and flow, with refreshing acidity and refined tannins providing pleasing framework.
At 13.5% alcohol, this accessible Chianti Classico delivers medium body with outstanding drinkability. The natural acidity inherent to Sangiovese provides energy and lift, enhancing the wine's adaptability and allowing graceful evolution over several years while preserving its fundamental harmony.
For best enjoyment, serve at 60-64°F after opening the bottle approximately 30 minutes before service. A tulip-shaped glass will focus the aromatic elements and showcase the wine's aromatic precision, emphasizing its freshness and fruit-forward nature.
This adaptable wine excels with classic Tuscan pasta preparations, roasted white meats, and fresh cheeses. It forms perfect partnerships with traditional ragù dishes, pici all'aglione, and selections of artisanal salumi and young pecorino. Its vibrant acidity makes it equally successful with herb-roasted chicken and fire-grilled vegetables, achieving the ideal balance between flavor intensity and textural suppleness.
Experience the essence of Panzanello, a Chianti Classico that encapsulates decades of family history and devotion.
From the transformation that began in 1964, every sip pays tribute to our tradition passed down through generations. Andrea Sommaruga emotionally guides you through this authentic story.
Panzanello Chianti Classico is produced with 100% Sangiovese grown in our organic vineyards in Panzano in Chianti. In the glass it has a bright and luminous ruby red color . The bouquet offers notes of ripe cherry and violet, enriched by subtle nuances of aromatic herbs typical of the area. On the palate it is balanced, with fine tannins that give a pleasant structure and an acidity that gives freshness to the sip. The alcohol content of 13.5% makes it smooth and very drinkable. If you appreciate the wines of the area, also explore the other Chianti Classico wines in our collection , or discover the complete selection of our organic Tuscan wines produced since 1998 with sustainable methods.
The vinification of Chianti Classico Panzanello involves a 15-day maceration in stainless steel vats, followed by aging in steel for at least 8 months and a further 4-6 months in the bottle. This method differs from that used for 1427 Chianti Classico , which ages in used tonneaux, or from 1427 Chianti Classico Riserva , which rests 18 months in barriques. The aging exclusively in steel allows us to preserve the freshness and vivacity of the fruit, enhancing the varietal characteristics of Sangiovese. All production phases follow our organic specifications , respecting the unique terroir of the Panzano hills, characterized by galestro and alberese soils that give distinctive minerality to our wines.
Chianti Classico Panzanello pairs perfectly with traditional Tuscan dishes such as pici all'aglione, pasta al ragù and ribollita. Its freshness and acidity balance white meat dishes such as roast chicken, and it pairs beautifully with Tuscan cured meats and fresh pecorino cheese. Its fruity aromas and balanced structure also make it versatile with tasty vegetarian dishes or grilled vegetables. To experience these pairings directly at the source, we invite you to book our Gran Tagliere con Degustazione or to participate in the Complete Lunch at Panzanello , where you can taste our Chianti with authentic Tuscan specialties prepared with local ingredients.
Chianti Classico Panzanello fully expresses the terroir of the Panzano hills, located at an ideal altitude for growing Sangiovese. The galestro and alberese soils, typical of the area, give the wine a distinctive minerality and characteristic freshness. Our estate, which dates back to 1427, has developed a deep bond with this territory over time. Since 1964, the Sommaruga family has continued and improved the ancient winemaking techniques, introducing organic certification in 1998. Today, Andrea Sommaruga applies this traditional knowledge with a modern approach to obtain an authentic and territorial Chianti Classico. To deepen this bond with history and territory, we recommend booking a guided Tour and Tasting or visiting our farmhouse immersed in the Chianti hills .
Chianti Classico Panzanello should be served at a temperature of 16-18°C, ideally in a tulip-shaped glass that concentrates its aromas. We recommend uncorking the bottle about 30 minutes before tasting to allow the wine to oxygenate slightly. This Chianti is designed to be appreciated in its youth, when it best expresses the freshness of the fruit, but it can evolve positively for 3-4 years after bottling. To store it, keep it in a horizontal position in a cool (12-16°C), dark and vibration-free environment. If you are interested in exploring other expressions of Sangiovese from our estate, we also suggest trying our Error 404 Rosato or our Goccia bubbles , produced with the Martinotti method from the same grape variety.
In Panzanello, every step respects nature and enhances the territory.
Organic farming is our choice to preserve the balance of the land and offer wines that tell the story of Chianti.
A commitment that looks to the future, without forgetting its roots.
