"Overachievers in Chianti (as opposed to Chianti Classico) do exist. La Torre alle Tolfe, a beautiful estate a stone's throw away from the Siena city walls, is a prime example." So writes Walter Speller, Italy Editor for JancisRobinson.com. The Torre alle Tolfe wines are made by the brilliant Giacomo Mastretta, who previously established La Porta di Vertine as one of Chianti's finest producers. His organically grown, traditionally made wines are characterised by a gorgeous purity, fine tannins and admirable balance.
Colli Senesi is a zone of Chianti next door to the better-known (and therefore more expensive) Chianti Classio. Torre alle Tolfe's vineyards are relatively high, at 330m above sea level, planted on sandy soil packed with pebbles and marine fossils. The Riserva bottling is 100% Sangiovese from older vines than the regular blend. Aged in concrete and large used barrels, it overdelivers with gorgeous cherry fruit, layers of savoury complexity, fine tannins and a long finish.
Deep crimson. Fantastic nose of damson and cherry with a hint of cinnamon bark. Gorgeous supple dark-cherry fruit of great depth and concentration and yet not heavy. The whole is perfectly balanced by soft, gritty tannins. Great length. A Chianti overachiever.17++ points
Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com, 16/01/2021
| Type | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Producer | Torre alle Tolfe |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape Varieties | Sangiovese |
| Farming | Organic |
| ABV | 14% |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
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