Villa Saletta - Chianti Superiore 2017
Italy
Red
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Drink or Keep
92/100
James Suckling
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88/100
Yves Beck
"A Chianti Supérieur of unctuousness and incredible gourmandise, a delicious novelty to drink or to keep!"
"Very fine expression of the bouquet, where intensity and subtlety go hand in hand. On the palate, the wine is markedly different from the 2015 and 2016 wines, with a beautiful evolution in the integration of tannins. The tannins are fine, giving the wine a perfect backbone. The finish is quite long and retains the fruity expression. 2023-2030" (Yves Beck 2021)
Features
Estate
Villa Saletta
Cuvée
Chianti Superiore
Vintage
2017
Designation
Chianti Superiore
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
94% Sangiovese, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils, parcels of sandy and silty soils, surface area 10 hectares
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional, varieties destemmed separately, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats (between 26 and 28 °C), skin maceration of about two weeks for Sangiovese and 20 days for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, gentle extraction, malolactic fermentation in barrels and stainless steel vats.
Breeding
14 months in second-use Slavonian oak barrels
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense, brilliant ruby with amethyst highlights on the disk
Nose
Ample and intense, evokes floral and red fruit notes
Mouth
Fresh, smooth and well-balanced, with a complex consistency and notes of violet, cherry and vanilla. This blend blends harmoniously with smoky notes. On the palate, it reveals the characteristic intensity of Sangiovese, supple tannins and vibrant, dynamic freshness.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with osso bucco, roast chicken with olives, eggplant caviar...
Villa Saletta
Chianti
Expert opinion
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Lots of richness for a Chianti Superiore, highlighting the warmth of the season and the growth of the vintage. Medium- to full-bodied, with moderately chewy tannins and a tangy finish. Hints of new wood on the finish. For drinking or cellaring.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2021 guide) 88/100
About the wine:
Very fine expression of the bouquet, where intensity and subtlety go hand in hand. On the palate, the wine is markedly different from the 2015 and 2016 wines, with a fine evolution in the integration of tannins. The tannins are fine, giving the wine a perfect backbone. The finish is quite long and retains its fruity expression. 2023-2030
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