Chianti classico (2022) - Le Ginestre

Le Ginestre is a producer that stands out for its attention to quality and tradition. The Chianti Classico 2022 is an excellent example of how the terroir can shape the character of a wine.

The appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG

The Chianti Classico DOCG is one of the most prestigious and historic appellations in Italian winemaking, established in 1716. This red wine, produced mainly from Sangiovese grapes, represents the essence of Tuscany, a region rich in tradition, breathtaking landscapes and a deeply rooted wine culture.

What to eat with Chianti classico

Who makes it: Le Ginestre

Founded in 2005, Le Ginestre is a winery that stands out for its passion and dedication to winegrowing in the heart of Tuscany. In a privileged position, the estate covers around 50 hectares, where native and international grape varieties are grown with care, expressing at their best the unique features of the land.

The vine of Chianti classico

Sangiovese

Sangiovese is one of the most important and widely planted black grape varieties in Italy, and it is the undisputed protagonist of some of the greatest Italian red wines. Grown mainly in Tuscany, but also found in other regions such as Emilia-Romagna, Umbria and the Marche, Sangiovese gives wines of great elegance, freshness and longevity.

Chianti classico: the area

Climate: Mediterranean

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Hilly

Profile of Chianti classico

Primary aromas: Ripe red fruit

Secondary aromas: Spices

Tertiary aromas: Leather

Tasting notes: This wine has a complex bouquet of ripe red fruit, with notes of spice and a light hint of leather. On the palate it is full-bodied and well structured, with good acidity that balances the sweetness of the fruit.