2020 Zingarelli - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Riserva di Fizzano (750ml)

Harvested exclusively from the Fizzano estate in the Chianti Classico denomination, the 2020 Zingarelli Riserva di Fizzano complies with Gran Selezione DOCG regulations through a predominantly Sangiovese blend and extended barrel aging.

The wine sources bulk production from single-vineyard plots on the Fizzano property, complemented by small portions of approved local red varieties. After temperature-monitored alcoholic fermentation, the must matures for roughly twenty-four months across large French oak casks and smaller barriques. A standardized twelve-month bottle rest follows, allowing phenolic compounds to polymerize while retaining the vintage’s natural malolactic acidity.

Sensory analysis reveals a concentrated ruby core with an aromatic layer dominated by red cherries, dried fig, crushed stone, and toasted walnut, supported by secondary notes of dark coffee and bitter cocoa. The mouthfeel tracks as full-bodied and structured, presenting a dense tannic matrix that resolves smoothly against a persistent, saline-rich finish.

Pair this reserve with high-protein, low-fat preparations that balance its oak influence and alcohol backbone. Recommended vessels include wood-fired roasted game birds, braised wild boar, rosemary lamb chops, or aged Pecorino di Pienza. Service temperature should fall between 16 and 18°C, with a minimum forty-minute decant to accelerate oxygenation and flavor dispersion.