Uggiano Roccialta Chianti Classico Riserva
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Product specifications
| Wine type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Winery | Uggiano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Chianti Riserva |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese, Canaiolo |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Taste profile | Powerful |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Halal | No |
| Type | Quiet |
| Colour | Red |
| Volume | 0.75 liters |
| Closure | Cork |
| Serving temperature | 16 to 18 degrees |
| No added sulphites | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Alcohol-free | No |
Tasting note Uggiano Roccialta Chianti Classico Riserva
Deep ruby red with garnet reflections. On the nose, aromas of ripe cherries, plums, and blackberries, complemented by violets, tobacco, cedar wood, vanilla, and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is full and elegant, with ripe tannins, lively acidity, and a long, spicy finish in which fruit and wood are beautifully balanced. Delicious now, but will continue to develop in the bottle for another 10 to 12 years under the right conditions.
Food & Wine
Uggiano Roccialta Chianti Classico Riserva is an excellent companion to grilled red meat, côte de boeuf, leg of lamb, and game dishes. Its character also comes into its own with pappardelle with game ragù, ossobuco, truffle dishes, and aged Pecorino or Parmigiano Reggiano.
Additional information
The Uggiano Roccialta Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG is a powerful and elegant red wine from the heart of the Chianti Classico region. The wine is made exclusively from carefully selected grapes from Uggiano’s best vineyards and aged for a long period in oak. The result is a classic Tuscan with ripe fruit, refined spice, and an excellent balance between power and elegance.
Following the manual harvest, the grapes are carefully selected and traditionally fermented. The wine then matures for approximately 18 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and French barriques. After bottling, the wine rests in the bottle for several months before being released to the market. This aging process ensures extra complexity, soft tannins, and a beautiful harmony.
Winemaker Giuseppe Losapio founded the Uggiano winery in the early 1970s and steadily developed the estate in San Vincenzo a Torri. It is now one of the leading producers in the Chianti Colli Fiorentini zone. With 100 hectares of hillside vineyards (both in Colli Fiorentini and around neighboring Chianti Classico, near San Casciano), Uggiano produces classic and stylish Tuscan red wines from the region's most important grape varieties such as Sangiovese and Canaiolo.
Looking for a classic Tuscan wine with more depth than a regular Chianti Classico? Then the Roccialta Riserva is an excellent choice. Thanks to the longer aging, it offers more complexity and elegance without losing its fresh Tuscan character.
Wine scores/awards
- 🏅 92 points – James Suckling
- 🏅 Luca Maroni – 95 points (vintage dependent)
- 🏅 Mundus Vini – Gold medal
Fun fact
According to DOCG regulations, a Chianti Classico Riserva must be aged for at least 24 months, including at least three months in the bottle. This is significantly longer than a regular Chianti Classico. That extra aging ensures more complexity, softer tannins, and greater aging potential.
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