MAGGIOLO

CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG

Maggiolo Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. is a taste of the joyful sunniness of our area. The name of this tasty, rounded wine is based on that of the iris (“giaggiolo”), a typical flower of the Lamole area that dots our vineyards in the month of May (“Maggio”) when it is at the height of its splendor. We can perceive it in the enchanting sensations and the gentle, soothing textures it offers us with every sip.

GRAPES

Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

PRODUCTION ZONE

Lamole, in the commune of Greve in Chianti

ALTITUDE

420 - 655 mt a.l.s.

AGING POTENTIAL

5/6 years

The grapes are destalked and the berries are passed through an optical selector. After pressing, the must ferments with the skins in stainless steel tanks, where it remains until late in winter, keeping the Sangiovese separate from the must/wine from the international varieties. Follows a period of maturation of around one-year and a half in oak casks for the Sangiovese and in barriques for the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Its bright ruby red color leads into a floral bouquet of cyclamens and violets, with fruity notes of mulberries, blackberries and blueberries and hints of sweet spices and cacao. The palate is dominated by fresh yet mellow sensations.

This wine goes marvelously with dishes that contain spices or have piquant sensations, or herby recipes. It is also ideal with various types of soups, especially those made from chickpeas, wild peas or lentils and simply seasoned with extra virgin olive oil. Try it too with the meat dishes of Asian or South American cuisines.

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Prizes and Awards

The WineHunter Award

Red Medal

Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate

90 points

Wine Spectator

90 points

Le Guide de L'Espresso

95 points

I vini di Veronelli

90 points

Gardini Notes

95 points

Wine Enthusiast

90 points

James Suckling

93 points

Wine Enthusiast

91 points

The WineHunter

Red Award

I VINI DI VERONELLI

90 points

DOCTOR WINE - DANIELE CERNILLI

92 points

I MIGLIORI VINI ITALIANI

91 points

TEXSOM INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS

Silver

Jancis Robinson

17/20

Wine Enthusiast

91 points

James Suckling

92 points

Meininger Verlag

91 points

TEXSOM INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS

Silver

Wine Spectator

90 points

Decanter

91 points

Gambero Rosso

Tre Bicchieri

James Suckling

93 points

Wine Spectator

93 points

I vini di Veronelli

90 points

Gambero Rosso

Tre Bicchieri

James Suckling

91 points

Mundus Vini

Silver

Gambero Rosso

Tre Bicchieri

James Suckling

92 points

Gilbert & Gaillard

91 points

TEXSOM INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS

Gold

Wine Enthusiast

90 points