Wednesday 23rd In-store Tasting - Vicchiomaggio Wines From Tuscany

Come in this evening and try these five wines from Castello Vicchiomaggio.

Rippa delle Mandorle, IGT, 2009 $9.99

Rippa delle Mandorle, IGT, 2008 14.99 (75% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon)

Directly translated, Hill of the Almond Trees, this wine is classified Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) due to the addition of Cabernet. The two grapes are fermented and aged separately. Sangiovese makes up the heart of this wine but is fleshed with the help of some rich ripe Cabernet.

San Jacopo, Chianti Classico, 2007, $19.99 (90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Colorino)

A Classic style of Chianti, made in the traditional method using large barrels allow the Sangiovese to shine through, in a light fruity style.

Vigna La Prima, Chianti Classico Riserva, 2007 $39.99 (100% Sangiovese)

This wine is made using grapes from 35 year+ vines. The result is low yielding, concentrated fruit that spends 16-20 months in small 225 liter barrels.

Ripa delle More, IGT, 2005 $59.99 (60% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot)

A Super Tuscan that spends 18-24 months in small oak barrels, producing a rich, full bodied wine complexity and length.