Ripanuda, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2012
Ripanuda is a project between four friends who run a 3.5ha biodynamic vineyard in one of the loftier sites of Chianti Classico...
Chianti
Ripanuda is a project between four friends who run a 3.5ha biodynamic vineyard in one of the loftier sites of Chianti Classico...
Aged for 15 months in a mix of barrels and foudres, this is a classy wine from an impressive vintage...
Chianti Riservas undergo longer ageing in oak than standard Chianti. This has black cherry fruits on the palate, with a tannic grippiness...
Riserva level Chianti must spend additional time in oak compared to the standard wine, which has given this simple yet effective example a vanilla frame for the fruit...