Retromarcia Chianti Classico DOCG
Retromarcia is a Chianti Classico made from 100% Sangiovese grapes (since 2010). The grapes come from vineyards consisting of shale (Galestro) 70%, sandstone (Arenaria-Calcare-Pietraforte) 20%, limestone (Alberese) 10%. The vineyards age range from plantings 2003-2010. The vinification and maturation is reminiscent of a more traditional style Chianti Classico; the result is a fresh and fruity, medium-bodied, well-balanced wine, with a nice structure, juicy acidity and a long finish.
The Italian word Retromarcia means more to us than its literal translation “to back up” or “to reverse”, it has been our aim to produce intensely typical and expressive wines from Tuscany’s historic zone – Chianti Classico, using only traditional grapes. With the name Retromarcia, we are emphasizing a return to the natural elegance and charm of Sangiovese.
Walter Speller for Jancis Robinson - A humdinger (17.5/20 pts) – 2016 vintage
SLOW WINE (lo Staff) - tra i migliori assagiati - 2016
Filippo Bartolotta - top choice Chianti Classico anteprima (94pts) - 2016
Monica Bianciardi - tra i migliori assagiati - 2016
Wine Inside (Alessio Brachi) - tra i migliori assagiati - 2016
Enocode (Filippo Apollinari) - tra i migliori assagiati - 2016
Wine News (Antonio Boco) - tra i migliori assagiati - 2016
Wine Enthusiast (Kerin O'Keefe) - Editors' Choice (92pts) - 2015 vintage
Walter Speller for Jancis Robinson - A cut above superior (17/20 pts) – 2015 vintage
Ernesto Gentile (Claudio Corrieri) - Top Chianti Classicos of anteprima - 2015 vintage
Luciano Pignataro Blog - among the best tasted - 2015 vintage
Intravino - Top Chianti Classicos of anteprima - 2015 vintage
Winepit - Chianti Classico Anteprima - selezionato fra le migliori proposte in degustazione - 2014 vintage
Dissapore - Da comprare - selezionato Top 10 of Chianti Collection anteprima - 2014 vintage
Intravino - Top 5 Chianti Classici della anteprima - Retromarcia 2014 vintage
Punch - Embodying the best of Chianti Classico - Retromarcia - 2013 vintage
Walter Speller for Jancis Robinson - A cut above superior (17+/20 pts) – 2011 vintage
Walter Speller for Jancis Robinson - A cut above superior (17/20 pts) – 2009 vintage
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Denomination Estate grown Vineyard location Exposure Varietals Grape yield Annual production Fermentation Duration Temperature Malolactic fermentation Maturation Filtration Fining Aging Color Nose Flavor Serving temperature Serving suggestion Alcohol |
first year of production 2006 Chianti Classico DOCG 100% Estate grown fruit, integralmente prodotto e imbottigliato, since 2010 Panzano in Chianti South Sangiovese (100%), since 2010 4,000 kilos per hectare 45,000 - 54,000 - 750mL, 500 - 1,5L Fermentation and maceration on skins in a combination of concrete and stainless steel vats Average of 23 days Allowed to rise to a maximum of 30°C Natural, in oak 18 months in large casks, non-lined concrete (30%) and used Tonneaux No Fining in the bottle (min. of 3 months) Pleasurable to drink upon release, but can also be aged for greater complexity (minimum 10 years) Deep, ruby red with hints of purple Intense mountain herbs, aromas of cranberry, wild cherry and red plums, anise, spice, and orange peel Fresh and fruity, medium-bodied, well balanced, with a nice structure, juicy acidity and a long finish 18°C Typical Tuscan dishes, medium aged cheeses 13.0 - 13.5% |
INGREDIENTS: Grapes (certified organic, biodynamically farmed), sulfur dioxide (range: 10-15 free/ 20-30 total)
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