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Pietralta Chianti

Year

2007
Varietal

Sangiovese
Style

Smooth
Origin

Italy
Pairing

Pork
$15.00 per bottle
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Origin
As a sub-appellation of central Italy's Tuscany region, Chianti encompasses the rolling hills between and around the provinces of Florence and Siena. The undulating topography, rocky soils and continental climate, which is mitigated by the subtle influences of the Tyrrhenian Sea, make ideal growing conditions for Sangiovese, the regions's primary red grape variety.
Pairings
Happy to let the food and fine company be the focus of attention, the Pietralta Chianti is an amiable partner for higher acid dishes, particularly tomato-based pasta recipes, as well as red meats, poultry, game and, of course, Italian sausages. While it is best to steer away from overly rich, intensely flavored sauces, this wine will connect well with simple, slightly rustic preparations, particularly those featuring grilled or roasted meats. But vegetarians need not despair, as it also works well with many vegetable dishes, especially those with mushrooms, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives or eggplant.

Serve at cool room temperature (62°F).
Winemaker
Pietralta, located just outside the village of Gambassi Terme in the heart of Tuscany, is a largely off-the-radar farm and lodging facility that happens to squeeze out tiny amounts of extra virgin olive oil and estate-bottled wine.
The Wine
The grapes for this attractively priced Chianti are hand-harvested from a 17-acre vineyard with 40-year-old vines. The 2007 offering is mediumbodied, revealing perfumed aromatics and classic Sangiovese notes of black cherry, tobacco and earth. With more of the same on the palate, it is wellproportioned and has surprising length and fine tannins. While it may not be the hallmark of depth and complexity, it provides plenty of Chianti character and easy-going, food-friendly pleasure.

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