2021 Tenuta di Lilliano - Chianti Classico

The 2021 Tre, a blend from estate vineyards in both Chianti Classico and Maremma, is a juicy, mouthfilling wine to enjoy over the next few years. Succulent dark fruit, mocha, spice and new leather are nicely pushed forward. This racy red is an absolute...

Cassis, meat, leather and earth notes. Firm acidity and tannins with a chalky texture, a full body and supple fruit balancing the structure. Austere on the finish. Best after two to three years of aging.

This is the estate's flagship, coming from three high elevation sites in the Greve Valley. The Terreno Vineyard on the eastern flank of the valley gives aromatics and beautiful fruit; Le Bonille, also on the eastern flank, lends structure and minerality; Sillano, very high on the western flank, contributes freshness and depth. Bear in mind that Greve is in the far northeast corner of the Chianti Classico. The northern part is cooler while the eastern side is hillier and therefore the northeastern corner is the coolest of all (Chianti from the western and southern communes can be weightier and more sun-soaked).The grapes are harvested by hand in small crates, and a second sorting is done at the cellar. Fermentations are spontaneous in steel, with subsequent élevage in large casks, primarily 24hl, for 14 months. No fining and bottled with a light filtration. ~3,000 cases. -Importer notes (V59)