Store
Fattoria la Collina Don Guido Chianti
Year
2008
2008
Varietal
Sangiovese
Sangiovese
Style
Juicy
Juicy
Origin
Italy
Italy
Pairing
Pork
Pork
$12.00 per bottle
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Origin
From the snowcapped Alps to the pristine beaches of the Amalfi Coast, Italy is a spectacularly diverse and stunningly beautiful country. But often when many people think of Italy, they picture the olive groves, cypress trees and hillside vineyards of Tuscany. Located in central Italy between the Apennine Mountains to the north and east, and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west, Tuscany is the heart of Italy—and Chianti is the heart of Tuscany. Pairings
Friendly and deliciously unassuming, La Collina’s Don Guido Chianti is happy to let food be the focus of attention. Its captivating character makes it an amiable partner for higher-acid dishes, particularly tomato-based pastas, as well as red meats, poultry, game and, of course, Italian sausages. While it is best to steer away from rich, intensely flavored sauces, this wine will connect well with simple, slightly rustic dishes, particularly those featuring grilled or roasted meats.Serve at cool room temperature (64°F).
Winemaker
The hilltop estate of La Collina is located 10 miles west of Florence, near the tiny village of Limite Sull’Arno. The organically farmed vineyards are planted in deep, fossilized clay soils on the southern slope of Montalbano at an elevation of 900 feet. Icacopo Morganti lovingly tends the 45 acres, which consistently produce wines of remarkable character and surprising approachability. The Wine
In Chianti, the growing seasons are long and fairly dry, but heat and the lack of rain can be problematic. Most vineyards are planted on hillsides for good soil drainage and exposure to the sun, and elevation is used to offset the heat. Here the Sangiovese grape—also known locally as Sangiovetto—is king. It accounts for 90 percent of La Collina’s 2008 bottling, with the remainder being fleshed out with equal proportions of Malvasia Nero and Canaiolo. While some young Chiantis can be tight and quite acidic, this wine is bright, supple, richly textured and a joy to savor. Look for flavors and aromas of black cherry, red plum, earth and light leather, with a hint of tangerine rind. Recently Viewed :
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