Val delle Corti’s 2022 Chianti Classico DOCG is a captivating red wine that embodies the essence of Tuscany’s most celebrated appellation. Crafted primarily from the Sangiovese grape, sometimes complemented by a small proportion of local varieties such as Canaiolo, it offers fragrant red cherry and violet aromas, with subtle notes of Mediterranean herbs and spices. The 2022 vintage in Chianti experienced a balanced growing season, yielding wines with vibrant fruit purity, lively acidity and supple yet structured tannins. The winemaking at Val delle Corti remains true to tradition, relying on spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and careful ageing in large, neutral oak casks, which highlights the varietal's verve and the terroir’s finesse.
The Chianti Classico zone, nestled between Florence and Siena, is famed for its undulating hills, stony galestro soils and ideal microclimate, with warm days and cool nights ensuring slow, even ripening. This combination of altitude, exposure and well-drained soils imparts freshness, elegance and intensity to the wines. The region’s winemaking heritage is storied, with DOCG status ensuring rigorous quality standards, and the iconic black rooster emblem signifying bottles from the historic heartland of Chianti.
When pairing, the vibrant acidity and supple tannins of this Chianti Classico make it a versatile partner for a wide array of dishes. Classic Tuscan fare such as bistecca alla fiorentina (Florentine steak), wild boar ragù or pappardelle al cinghiale are natural choices, as the wine’s freshness cuts through rich, savoury meats and highlights herbal accents. Roast poultry, mushroom risotto and aged pecorino cheese also find excellent harmony with this style.
For optimal enjoyment, decant the Val delle Corti Chianti Classico 2022 for about half an hour to let its aromatic nuance unfold. Serve at 16-18°C to balance its vibrant fruit, lively acidity and soft, persistent tannins. Enjoy it now for its youthful fruit or cellar it for further complexity over the next few years.
