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2023 Chianti Classico 'San Jacopo', Castello Vicchiomaggio Wine Republic

2024 Chianti Classico 'San Jacopo', Castello Vicchiomaggio

Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy

This is bright, classic Chianti Classico with the easy charm of young Sangiovese. Red cherry, cranberry and plum lead the nose, followed by iris, cinnamon, rosemary, bay leaf and a gentle savoury edge. It feels lively and authentic, with enough fruit to be generous, but enough Tuscan bite to keep everything fresh and food-friendly.

On the palate, it is medium-bodied, juicy and well balanced, with red berry fruit, crisp acidity and fine, well-integrated tannins. The finish is fresh and lightly herbal, with a touch of orange peel and spice giving extra lift. A brilliant everyday Chianti Classico for anyone who wants proper Tuscan character without heaviness.

For when
Pasta night needs a proper Tuscan red.

Pairs with
Pasta with meat ragù, pizza, grilled steak, roast pork, tomato-based dishes, herby sausages, mushroom risotto, aubergine parmigiana or aged pecorino.

San Jacopo is Castello Vicchiomaggio’s classic Chianti Classico, named after an old farmhouse on the estate. Grown in Greve in Chianti, from vineyards sitting around 255 to 265m above sea level, it captures the estate’s polished but traditional approach to Sangiovese: bright fruit, savoury herbs, gentle oak and the natural freshness that makes Chianti so good with food.

Whats in the bottle
Sangiovese 100%

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The historical origins of Castello Vicchiomaggio can be traced back to the 5th century. The present owners, the Matta family, acquired the property in 1964 and restored it back to its former splendour. The estate, with 150 hectares, is one of the largest in the area, and of these, 32 hectares are dedicated to the vine. Castello Vicchiomaggio produces several styles of wine, from the traditional to the innovative. In order to achieve this, the estate has been carefully classified according to its soil type and exposure. All production and winemaking is supervised by John Matta. The hallmark of John’s wines is elegance, perfumed, stylish and all have beautiful balance. These wines truly show off the Sangiovese grape at its best. Vicchiomaggio is consistently classified amongst Italy’s top estates and John Matta has been named IWSC Italian Winemaker of the Year four times in the last 14 years.

The grapes were carefully selected. Fermentation took place in stainless steel temperature-controlled vats for a period of eight to 10 days with daily pumping-over, to ensure the desired level of extraction of colour, flavour and fine tannins. The wine was then matured for six months in large oak barrels of 25 to 50 hectolitres before being released between 12 and 24 months after the vintage.

Country
Italy

Region
Tuscany

Grape
Sangiovese

Producer
Castello Vicchiomaggio

Size
750ml

Types
Red Wine

Vintage
2024

Sub-Region
Chianti Classico