{"product_id":"pietramaggio-chianti-classico-riserva-750ml","title":"Pietramaggio 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva 750ML","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePietramaggio's Riserva is genuinely a selective, vintage-dependent wine — the estate only makes it in the best years, and this 2018 comes from the exact same high-elevation clay and limestone vineyard in Greve, Chianti, that feeds the estate's standard Chianti Classico, but here given an additional six months of oak aging beyond the base wine. Sitting at 1,500 feet on south-east facing slopes, the vineyard's elevation and exposure combine to give the fruit genuine concentration and structure, harvested between the second half of September and the first half of October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Riserva is built primarily from Sangiovese, at 95% of the blend, rounded out with a small addition of Canaiolo and Colorino — the classic supporting varieties of traditional Chianti Classico. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature, with malolactic fermentation completed in barrel, and the wine ages a total of 18 months before release, described by the estate's own team as \"a powerful yet energetic Riserva.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWine Enthusiast awarded a genuine 91 Points, describing the nose as \"suave yet energetic, with aromas of cherries, dark chocolate and candied orange peel, along with just a hint of herbs,\" the palate \"positively crackling with cherry and blackberry notes,\" with \"earthy undertones\" striking real balance, and \"acid\" gusting \"around chalky tannins.\" The estate's own tasting notes describe a wine \"ruby red in color with notes of ripe red fruits, vanilla, and spices,\" calling it \"a balanced and pleasant wine with a well-rounded but intense finish.\" This is genuinely well-reviewed, structured Chianti Classico Riserva — real concentration from high-elevation fruit, made only when the vintage earns it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePietramaggio 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva is produced in Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, made from 95% Sangiovese with a small addition of Canaiolo and Colorino. The Riserva is only produced in the estate's best vintages, sourced from the same high-elevation clay and limestone vineyard, at 1,500 feet, that also feeds Pietramaggio's standard Chianti Classico bottling, harvested from south-east facing slopes between late September and mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, with malolactic fermentation completed in barrel. The Riserva ages a total of 18 months, six months longer than the estate's base Chianti Classico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 91 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The nose is suave yet energetic, with aromas of cherries, dark chocolate and candied orange peel, along with just a hint of herbs. The palate is positively crackling with cherry and blackberry notes, but earthy undertones strike balance. Acid gusts around chalky tannins.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePietramaggio (official tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ruby red color with notes of ripe red fruits, vanilla, and spices. A balanced and pleasant wine with a well-rounded but intense finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuave yet energetic, with cherries and dark chocolate leading, joined by candied orange peel, a hint of herbs, and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePositively crackling, with cherry and blackberry carrying real intensity, balanced by earthy undertones and chalky tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell-rounded but intense, closing with lively acidity and genuine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95% Sangiovese, with Canaiolo \u0026amp; Colorino\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePietramaggio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreve in Chianti — clay \u0026amp; limestone, 1,500 ft elevation, south-east facing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, controlled temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 months total (6 months beyond the estate's base Chianti Classico)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade only in the estate's best vintages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast 91\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA powerful yet energetic Chianti Classico Riserva — genuine concentration from high-elevation fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCherry, dark chocolate, candied orange peel, blackberry, ripe red fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuscan cured meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted or grilled meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBistecca alla Fiorentina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45250732654658,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/1DD5C52D-F635-44F3-99EE-75C5460BBB01_1_201_a.jpg?v=1790190467","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/pietramaggio-chianti-classico-riserva-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}