Azienda Agricola Chiappini - Felciaino 2021
Price: $46.00
| Producer | Azienda Agricola Chiappini |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Bolgheri |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 2221 |
| ABV | 14.50% |
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Azienda Agricola Chiappini is located in the heart of the Bolgheri DOC in Tuscany. Established in the 1950’s, the estate began as a polyculture farm by owner Giovanni Chiappini’s parents, who moved to the Bolgheri region from Marche. Today, Giovanni organically cultivates fifteen hectares of vines planted to Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Vermentino in alluvial calcareous soils. With the help of his two daughters, Martina and Lisa, Giovanni crafts expressive wines that speak to the unique and valuable terroir of the Bolgheri.
Chiappini’s Felciaino — a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc — is fermented with natural yeasts in stainless steel, then aged in French oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months. Intense ruby red in color, the Felciaino offers a rich bouquet of dark fruits accented with notes of spice and vanilla. The palate is complex and concentrated showcasing flavors of spiced plum, blackberries and cherries. Well-structured, this wine possesses smooth, integrated tannins that lead to a long, harmonious finish. Enjoy with a well-marbled steak — grilled to perfection — alongside a twice-baked potato.
