We are pleased to report the article from Corriere del Vino, “Chianti Docg and Morellino di Scansano: our tastings and comments on the previews”, written by Andrea Radic. An in-depth look at the two historic Tuscan denominations, told through tastings, impressions and evaluations of the new vintages presented at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence.
Corriere del Vino is a weekly information magazine dedicated to the world of wine and its protagonists, an independent and authoritative voice in the Italian wine scene.
Andrea Radic, a professional journalist since 1994, has held top roles in institutional and corporate communications, and has been the protagonist of columns and programs dedicated to food and wine in newspapers such as Affaritaliani.it, Italia a Tavola, La Freccia, Radio Rai and Gambero Rosso Channel. He is also a taster and judge of the WineHunter Awards of the Merano Wine Festival.
Below is an excerpt from the full article.
New formula for the Preview of the Chianti Docg and Morellino di Scansano Docg denominations.
Giovanni Busi, president of the Chianti Wine Consortium is optimistic about the ability of Tuscan wines to face the markets with good opportunities, despite the economic uncertainties and the less than positive geopolitical scenarios. “We have an excellent quantity of wine, of excellent quality, in our cellars” he underlines.
The goal is to be “Increasingly present on world markets – continues Busi – to be able to offer the product to an even wider audience of people. We owe the great quality that Chianti can offer to the many companies that have invested in their vineyards. Our business cards are history and quality. In this sense – concludes Busi – for our Consortium and Morellino we ask for an increase in contributions destined for consortia for internalization projects, in order to be able to facilitate companies in reaching markets around the world, expanding opportunities for everyone”.
New formula this year for the Chianti Lovers & Rosso Morellino previews.
The Fortezza da Basso in Florence, has opened its doors exclusively to journalists in the sector. For the “Chianti Lovers” the month will be May with an event that will last an entire week with events spread throughout the Chianti area, Florence and other Tuscan cities, with companies present with their products. The title “Chianti Week” is already representative.
The Consorzio Morellino di Scansano participated with 32 wines, of which 21 vintage and 11 reserve. The president of the Consorzio Tutela del Morellino di Scansano, Bernardo Guicciardini Calamai, comments: “We present ourselves at this Preview with optimism, strong in the fact that our beloved Morellino di Scansano is in excellent health”.
“We are back from the international fair Wine Paris – echoes the director of the Morellino Consortium Alessio Durazzi – in which we registered great interest from the most mature and competitive foreign markets such as North America and Northern Europe, which are increasingly looking for wines characterized by natural freshness, pleasantness and authenticity, intrinsic and identifying characteristics of our Sangiovese della costa“.
The next events of the denomination are already scheduled: Maremmma (March 10), Rosso Morellino (June 13-15) and InGravel (September 13-14).
Tastings and Results
A big thank you to the sommeliers who provided a perfect service with professionalism and friendliness.
Preface: what you will read are indications, small tips, suggestions of what stood out. With the following mentions
Wines to mention (bronze)
Wines to find (silver)
Wines not to be missed (gold)The utmost respect and appreciation remains for all the producers, for all those who work with wine in the countryside and in the cellar. Because their passion, professionalism and enthusiasm are not in question.
Technical note: the tastings are focused on certain denominations and vintages, so only one wine can be mentioned from each cellar. Let’s take into account that that winery will also satisfy us with its other wines.
Line 1 the winery and the name of the wine
Line 2 summary note
CHIANTI Docg – 121 labels for tasting
Wines to mention – worth discovering
Colle Adimari Chianti Docg 2024
Freshness and character. A wine that has all the potential to grow well
Fattoria Casalbosco Chianti Docg 2024
Not bad, it presents a pleasant identity and a certain roundness that completes it
Montalcino Chianti Docg 2024
Refined and vertical, good balance of sip and aromas
Tenuta di Morzano Chianti Docg 2024
Freshness, acidity, nice attitude. A concrete and pleasant sip
Tenuta San Vito Chianti Docg 2024
Pleasant texture and a nice acidic edge
Tenuta Casabianca Chianti Colli Senesi 2024
Not bad, a loose thread, but nice perspective
Fattoria Lavacchio Bio Winery Chianti Rufina Docg 2023
Of a certain appeal, balance and completeness of the olfactory spectrum with a pleasant sip
Fattoria di Poggiopiano Chianti Superiore Docg 2023
Unexpressed potential, but the wine is there and makes itself felt with a pleasant texture
Fattoria Uccellieria Chianti Sueperiore Docg 2023
Of a certain value with intriguing scents
Fibbiano Chianti Superiore Docg 2023
Elegance and identity
Cavisa Chianti Docg riserva 2022
Remarkable expressiveness
San Gregorio Chianti Colli Senesi Docg Riserva 2022
Remarkable and well made, coherence of the stylistic line of the cellar
Motespertoli riserva 2022
Fattoria Poggio Capponi Chianti Montespertoli Docg Riserva 2022
Very pleasant for its aromas and complete sip
Wines to Find – Worth the Search
Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Docg 2024
Well-balanced hint of acidity, a nice lively sip
Fattoria Lavacchio Bio Winery Chianti Docg 2024
Live and vigorous with a note of acidity that pushes
Fattoria Poggio Alloro Chianti Docg 2024
Balance to improve, but a nice charge of identity
Mannuccio Droandi Chianti Colli Aretini Docg 2024
Very pleasant nice point of fruity scents
Pietra serena Chianti Colli Senesi Docg 2024
Remarkable character of a wine that represents a nice achievement. Fullness of the sip and pertinent notes
La Querce Chianti Colli Fiorentini Docg 2023
Beautiful intense and full charm. Beautiful wine
Villa Travignoli Chianti Rufina Docg 2023
Elegant, lively, with a fascinating freshness
Villa Travignoli Chianti Rufina Docg Governo 2023
Stylistic coherence and identity of a wine that has become almost rare
Fattoria San Michele a Torri Chianti Colli Fiorentini Docg Riserva 2022
Beautiful identity and identifying flavors. Well done
Wines not to be missed
Badia di Morrona Chianti Docg 2024
Remarkable texture of the new vintage, identity and length of the sip. Pleasant beauty
Fattoria La Leccia Chianti Docg 2024
Pleasant, straight, well done. Sip of remarkable charm and beautiful character
Salcheto Chianti Classico Docg 2024
Beautiful, full, of beautiful charm. The scents chase the sensations of the sip in pleasant declination
Tamburini Chianti Classico Docg
Beautiful hand and strong character. Identitarian and original in the soft notes with wood and balsamic balance
San Gregorio Chianti Colli Senesi Docg 2024
Beautiful charm and beautiful balance. Aromatic length and spicy hint. Truly remarkable
Tenuta di Artimino Chianti Montalbano Docg 2024
Beautiful expression of the terrirrorio and the stylistic line of a high-level production. Matrix and concreteness well united
Torre a Cona Chianti Colli Fiorentini Docg 2023
Charm and intriguing character, aromas and scents of excellent perception
Borgo Macereto Chianti Rufina Docg 2023
Beautiful profile, great sip for length and sensation of intense territorial identity
Marchesi Gondi Chianti Rufina Docg 2023
Structure and beauty, charm and texture of scents. Palate in noble balance
Tenuta San Jacopo Chianti Superiore Docg 2023
Remarkable texture. The elegance and presence of the sip are of great charm
Fattoria di Grignano Chianti Rufina Docg Riserva 2022
Texture of great charm with identity and balance. Great potential well expressed and an open and coherent bouquet of aromas. Intriguing sip
Marchesi Gondi Chianti Rufina Docg Riserva 2022
Intensity and style, perfumes and scents in fascinating declination
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