Villa di Zano Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 comes from the historical heart of Greve in Chianti and presents Sangiovese in a distinctly more serious, riper style than the estate's regular Chianti Classico. The wine is made entirely from Sangiovese and undergoes 24 months of aging in Slovenian and French oak after fermentation, which gives it extra depth, structure, and spice. This results in a Chianti Classico Riserva with more power and length, without losing its refined Tuscan character.
The origin of this Riserva lies in the heart of the classic Chianti Classico area.
- Location / Origin: Villa di Zano is located in Greve in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, approximately 30 km south of Florence. This places this wine among the most famous and historically significant zones of the appellation.
- Vineyard: The grapes for this Riserva come from the best vineyards in the Chianti region. This gives the wine a clear selection profile within the estate.
The cellar approach here is classic and focused on structure, harmony, and aging potential.
- Fermentation: After fermentation, the wine remains in stainless steel tanks. This preserves the fruit expression before the wine gains further complexity.
- Aging / Oak Maturation: Subsequently, the wine ages for 24 months in Slovenian and French oak barrels. This long maturation gives it more depth, spiciness, roundness, and a firmer tannin structure.
Here, it's all about one grape that shows more power and depth in its Riserva form.
- Sangiovese – Chianti Classico: Sangiovese forms the complete base and gives the wine its ripe fruit tone, spiciness, and refined dry tannins.
