Tolaini 'Vallenuova' Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2022
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
Usually ready in 1 hour
Tolaini is a modern yet deeply rooted estate located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, at the southern edge of the Chianti Classico zone. Founded by Pier Luigi Tolaini, the estate is known for combining meticulous vineyard practices with minimal-intervention winemaking. ‘Vallenuova’ is a pure Sangiovese from a single vineyard, expressing the elegance and structure of this historic DOCG through sustainable farming and precise vinification.
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WINEMAKER: Francesco Rosi (Director of Winemaking), with consulting by Michel Rolland
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FARMING: Certified Organic
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VARIETY: 100% Sangiovese
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TERROIR: Vineyard located in Castelnuovo Berardenga at 350 meters elevation; soils are a mix of limestone, clay, and marine sediments, contributing to balance, minerality, and aromatic expression.
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VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts in a mix of stainless steel and French oak fermenters.
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AGING: Aged for 10 months in 500L French oak tonneaux (20% new), followed by a short period in bottle before release.
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TASTING NOTES: Aromas of sour cherry, violet, wild herbs, and a hint of spice. The palate is fresh and medium-bodied, with firm yet refined tannins, bright acidity, and a savory, mineral finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, tomato-based pasta dishes, aged Pecorino, or roasted game birds.
Tolaini is a modern yet deeply rooted estate located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, at the southern edge of the Chianti Classico zone. Founded by Pier Luigi Tolaini, the estate is known for combining meticulous vineyard practices with minimal-intervention winemaking. ‘Vallenuova’ is a pure Sangiovese from a single vineyard, expressing the elegance and structure of this historic DOCG through sustainable farming and precise vinification.
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WINEMAKER: Francesco Rosi (Director of Winemaking), with consulting by Michel Rolland
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FARMING: Certified Organic
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VARIETY: 100% Sangiovese
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TERROIR: Vineyard located in Castelnuovo Berardenga at 350 meters elevation; soils are a mix of limestone, clay, and marine sediments, contributing to balance, minerality, and aromatic expression.
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VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts in a mix of stainless steel and French oak fermenters.
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AGING: Aged for 10 months in 500L French oak tonneaux (20% new), followed by a short period in bottle before release.
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TASTING NOTES: Aromas of sour cherry, violet, wild herbs, and a hint of spice. The palate is fresh and medium-bodied, with firm yet refined tannins, bright acidity, and a savory, mineral finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, tomato-based pasta dishes, aged Pecorino, or roasted game birds.