Tenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico 2022

Tenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico 2022: An Everyday Single Vineyard Red Tenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico 2022 is a single vineyard Chianti Classico DOCG from Rocca delle Macìe, the Zingarelli family's Tuscan estate. Made entirely from Sangiovese grown on the Sant'Alfonso vineyard, it delivers genuine Chianti Classico character at an approachable price, making it an easy choice for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings or a first step into Tuscan wine. Tasting Notes: Bright Cherry and Herbal Lift The wine shows an intense ruby red colour with garnet reflections. Aromas of ripe cherry and small berries mingle with wild herbs and a touch of baking spice. The palate is medium bodied and fruity, juicy and lively, with a vivid core of red berry fruit and herb that carries through a long, spice-lifted finish. Food Pairings: Easy Tuscan Table Matches Thin-Crust Pizza: The wine's bright acidity matches tomato sauce while its cherry fruit plays well with melted cheese. Tomato Basil Pasta: A classic Sangiovese and tomato pairing, with the wine's acid cutting through the sauce. Grilled Italian Sausage: Savoury, slightly fatty sausage is balanced by the wine's fresh acidity and light tannin. Aged Provolone: The cheese's sharp bite is softened by the wine's juicy red fruit and herbal spice notes. Serving and Storage Serve at approximately 16 to 18 degrees Celsius in a standard red wine glass. This wine is ready to drink on release and needs little to no decanting. Store bottles on their side in a cool, dark place away from vibration and temperature swings. Gifting Tenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico An accessible, food-friendly red, this bottle suits casual hosts, new wine drinkers and anyone who enjoys an easygoing Tuscan red. It works well as a just because gift or a simple thank you bottle for a host. Producer and Region: Rocca delle Macìe in Chianti Classico This wine is produced by Rocca delle Macìe, the estate founded by the Zingarelli family (Famiglia Zingarelli), from the single Sant'Alfonso vineyard within the Chianti Classico zone of Tuscany, Italy. Chianti Classico DOCG requires a minimum of 80 percent Sangiovese; the Tenuta Sant'Alfonso bottling is made from 100 percent Sangiovese grown exclusively on that estate vineyard, aged in oak before release.