La Forra Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021
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Italy / Tuscany
Located north of the village of Greve in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, the Nozzole estate covers a striking, rugged, mountainous area of about 1,000 acres, a third of which is vines and olive groves. Vigneto La Forra Riserva is produced as a single-vineyard Chianti Classico only in exceptional vintages. Only the finest Sangiovese grapes are selected for this wine, from Nozzole’s 200 acres of vineyards in the Chianti Classico zone between Florence and Siena. La Forra is among the estate’s finest parcels, with 35-year-old vines on a south-facing slope at 300 meters in elevation.
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2021 vintage
Harvest Note
The winter was mild and marked by rains until the end of March. The early spring favored an early budding of the vines, which then experienced a slowdown in vegetative growth due to the cool and dry climate of April. May and June were typical for the season. The summer was hot and dry, especially in August, which saw some rain at the end of the month. September and October followed an ideal pattern: sunny, not too hot, breezy, and with cool nights, which allowed the grapes to ripen slowly.
Tasting Note
Notes of marked woody smells perfectly balanced with ripe red fruits, balsamic and bitter orange. Sensations of balm, incense and herbal tea with a long vanilla and chocolate finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Sangiovese
APPELLATION: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
PH: 3.4
ACIDITY: 5.5 g/l
ABV: 14.5%
AGING: 16 months in oak barrels
Unique Selling Points
- A single-vineyard Chianti Classico produced only in exceptional vintages
- Matured for 16 months in oak barrels for increased complexity
On land that has supported winegrapes for seven centuries, Tenuta di Nozzole produces wines that respect both tradition and innovation.
About the Grape
Sangiovese
Sangiovese has aromas of black cherries with alluring wood, smoke, tar and herbal notes. The best wines made from this grape have incredible complexity, depth, finesse and power.
