Chianti “I Sodi del Paretaio”
Chianti is undoubtedly, and on a worldwide basis, Italy’s most famous wine. The Gaslini Alberti family has always contributed to the prestige of this appellation with their “I Sodi del Paretaio”, a typical expression of the wine, fragrant and elegant and of good richness and intensity as well, the pleasure sought and found in opening a good bottle of Chianti.
Appellation: Chianti DOCG
Type: Red, dry
Blend: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah
Color: Ruby red of medium intensity.
Bouquet: A fresh with distinct fruity and floral overtones.
Taste: Pleasing and versatile to the palate with a well balanced acidity and soft, mature tannins.
Food Pairing: A perfect wine for salami, cheese, and red meat.
Production Area: Mainly N'antia.
Vineyard Elevation: 150 meters (500 feet) a.s.l.
Planting System: Spurred Cordon.
Soil: A soil rich in sand and organic material with medium calcareous content.
Harvest: Hand picked first 10 days of October.
Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel tanks with a 8-day long maceration.
Aging: 10 months in stainless steel or concrete tanks
2012 Chianti I Sodi del Patretaio – 87 Points – Wine Spectator (2014)
"Leather and underbrush notes accent black cherry and plum flavors as this red builds to a tight finish. The firm tannins call for a meat sauce, if not a steak or roast." ~B.S.
2010 Chianti I Sodi del Patretaio – 88 Points – Wine Spectator (Oct 15, 2012)
"Dark in color, with black cherry, plum and seet spice flavors. Rich and balanced, with a firm underlying structure." ~B.S.
