San Felice Chianti Classico

Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
Bottle
Ratings
WE 91 · VG 90 · RP 90 · JS 90 · AG 90.
Identity
Producer Società Agricola San Felice SPA
Year 2022
Vol 0.375
Classification DOCG
Grapes 80% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, 10% Pugnitello
Color Red
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Luminous ruby red.
Aroma Scents of cherry, raspberry, sweet violets, cranberry fruit characters, a hint of cedar, flint, wild herbs, tart blackberries, umami notes of mushroom and balsamic.
Palate Dry on the palate with subtle tannins, fresh and crisp acidity, dusty and chewy tannins, notable acid, fresh red cherry and bramble fruit flavors, fine polished tannins, depth and good integration, ripe red fruits, vibrant acidity, and a long supple finish.
Finish Long supple finish with vibrant acidity and ripe red fruits.
Food Pairing Antipasti, full-flavored pasta, rice dishes, red meats, meatballs.
Serving Temp 18
Aging Potential 5-6 years.
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
ABV % 13.0
Total Acidity 13
Sugar (g/l) 6.00
Aging Process Aged 10-12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.
Fermentation 8-10 days fermentation on skins with malolactic fermentation in stainless steel.
Terroir
Soil Medium-textured, predominantly calcareous marl breakdown of alberese and galestro strata, with abundant gravel-pebble mixture. Some extension into silt-and sand-rich alluvial soils.
Harvest Desc Harvest began around September 10th and lasted about a month in 2022. Excellent health status of grape clusters due to warm climate and moderate humidity.
Interesting facts
Produced entirely from native grapes; Pugnitello grape is an ancient variety revived at San Felice with University of Florence collaboration.