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I Veroni Chianti Rufina Riserva

Year

2008
Type

Red
Style

Bold
Origin

Italy
Pairing

Pork

$30.00 per bottle

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Origin
Located north of Chianti Classico, around the town of Rufina, the appellation of Chianti Rufina sits at a higher elevation than the surrounding hills, close to the Apennine mountains. Temperature fluctuations between night and day are greater here, which means the grapes develop thicker skins to preserve their natural acidity. In the glass, this translates into wines with slightly firmer tannins, less up-front fruit and a structure that develops with age.
Pairings
For a superb pairing with the I Veroni Chianti, create an antipasto platter with artisanal salumi and marinated crudités. The wine’s acidity will cut nicely through roasted and preserved peppers and mushrooms. Main dishes of veal, pork, game or beef will offset the I Veroni’s young tannins. Sangiovese is one of the few red wines that carries enough natural acidity to pair well with tomatoes, so the flavors of slow-cooked ragùs, braised meats with tomatoes and classic pasta Bolognese will all shine when paired with this wine.

Serve at cool room temperature (64°F).
Italian Sausage Sandwiches with Pickled-Pepper Coleslaw
Winemaker
The estate of I Veroni was once part of the sprawling feudal domain of the landwealthy counts of Guidi, who warred with the dukes of Florence on and off for much of the Middle Ages until their defeat in the early 1400s. Having passed through a few other patrician families’ hands since then, today the estate is owned by the Malesci family, which has guided its restoration into a top-flight Chianti estate. It now boasts close to 40 acres of vineyards, planted mostly to Sangiovese, and even more land planted to olives, the source for the estate’s prized extra-virgin olive oil.
The Wine
Darkly fruity and savory aromas include scents of black cherry, persimmon, leather, orange zest and a hint of mocha. On the palate, this silky Sangiovese delivers punchy red-fruit flavors on a medium-bodied palate with terrific freshness and depth. Tart cherry notes mingle with citrus accents and a hint of bay leaf, finishing with verve and impressive length.

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