Tenuta di Arceno 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva
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Tenuta di Arceno 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva
Double 93 Points for this Riserva from the Jackson Family's estate in Chianti Classico!
Quick Taste
- Double 93 Points!
- 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
- "Medium-bodied with round, ripe tannins that have a tight texture."
- "elegantly appointed with brown-sugared plum, bramble, and spicy herbs."
About Tenuta di Arceno 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva
The Jess Jackson family purchased the Arceno estate in 1994. Located in the southeast corner of Chianti Classico, it has 223 acres of vines. When Jackson and Vigneron Pierre Seillan first visited Tenuta di Arceno in 1994, they immediately recognized the potential of this historic estate. Over the next two decades, their team replanted the vineyards into tiny micro-crus, updated the winery and elevated the viticulture and winemaking practices to first-class standards. Today, Tenuta di Arceno is widely considered one of the premier estates in the Chianti Classico region. This is an ideal showcase for the remarkably talented Seillan, winemaker for the Jackson's Verite wines as well as his Grand Cru Chateau Lassegue in St. Emilion.
The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva possesses rich fruit aromas of ripe plum, floral notes of honeysuckle and earthy hints of forest floor. An incredibly silky palate carries through the beautiful balance of fruit and earth flavors - like eating wild blueberries off the vine - with dominate notes of bright red cherries and dark chocolate. The finish is long and intriguing, showcasing classic notes of orange peel with undertones of cedar and tobacco. The vibrant acidity suggests the wine will age gracefully for years to come and that 2018 will be remembered as a great year.
Blend: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
James Suckling scored this 93 Points saying "Lots of blueberry and black-cherry aromas. Medium-bodied with round, ripe tannins that have a tight texture. Firm and intense. Drink or hold."
Tasting Panel scored this 93 Points saying "Resounding notes of chocolate- Covered cherry layer atop tilled soil and minerals. The satin-lined palate is elegantly appointed with brown-sugared plum, bramble, and spicy herbs."
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.5%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- Appellation Chianti Classico
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