Deep ruby red color, with precious maroon hues. The Perfume’s complex, with fruity notes that evolve into an interesting bouquet of spices, from vanilla to pepper. An expressive, complex and intriguing wine that shows an amazing balance, with a long and satisfying ending.
General Aging: The grapes are harvested at perfect maturity and maceration lasts for 40 days. Madonnino Della Pieve is aged for 42 months, of which 24 in wood, well over the 30 months considered by the existing legislation.
Culinary Recommendation: To serve at 18C. Wonderful to accompany dishes of red meat and game. Perfect for meditation.
Alcoholic content: 14.5% by Volume
Awards
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve 2013 – Score 91 in Veronelli guide 2019
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve 2013 – Score 94 in Gilbert & Gaillard guide 2019
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve 2012 – Score 94 in Gilbert & Gaillard guide 2018
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve 2010 – Score 95 in the Gilbert & Gaillard wine guide & international competition (FRANCE)
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve 2010 – Score 93 in Falstaff wine magazine (AUSTRIA)
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve 2010 – Score 91 in Wine Enthusiast wine magazine (USA): “Ripe berry, blue flower, Mediterranean herh and a balsamic note led the nose. The savory palate offers juicy wild cherry, black raspberry, white pepper, a blackbone of fine-grained tannins and bright acidity”.
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve 2010 – Score 91 at Markus Del Monego & Andreas Larsson wine tasting (TOP OF THE WORLD)
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve 2010 – TOP HUNDRED 2016 Prize – by Paolo Massobrio & Marco Gatti journalists (ITALY)