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Chianti Colli Senesi, Villa Sant'Anna - 2021

Name: Chianti Colli Senesi, Villa Sant'Anna
Brand: Villa Sant'Anna
SKU: 43004
Price: 19.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 43004 750 mL

From vineyards with a southwestern exposure situated at about 1,000 feet above sea level. A Tuscan red made of mostly Sangiovese then Canaiolo and then other indigenous varietals. Fermented in cement then aged in mid-sized barrels for 8 months.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

Italy

Region

Tuscany

Sub-Region

Chianti

Appellation/Village

Colli Senesi

Producer

Villa Sant'Anna

Grape Variety

Sangiovese

Canaiolo

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Staff Pick Notes

The name 'Chianti' may carry a specific connotation, but it's actually a pretty large area that incorporates multiple styles. All of them are made primarily from Sangiovese grapes grown within the Chianti regions of Tuscany, but that's only the beginning of the story. Villa Sant'Anna is in the town of Montepulciano, but this is their Chianti Colli Senesi, which comes from a wide expanse of hillside vineyards between the central Classico zone and the city of Siena. It's light bodied and open with a youthful energy to it. A lot of signature Tuscan notes are here: cherry preserves, dried herbs, leather, espresso, but the lightness really perks all of it up. It's savory and refreshing with good acidity. This is, of course, a superb food wine and drinks nicely slightly chilled.

- TD

Glossary

Canaiolo

Also called Canaiolo Nero, this black grape is cultivated in Italy, but not as widely as in years past. After the 19th century's phylloxera epidemic, Canaiolo vines proved difficult to graft onto healthy rootstock, so it was grown much less. Today there are still pockets of Canaiolo vineyards throughout Tuscany, and it is an allowed ingredient in Chianti - in fact, in the 18th century it was even more crucial to the character of that beloved blend than Sangiovese.

Chianti

One of the famed wine-producing regions of Tuscany. Wines of Chianti can be made from any number of Sangiovese clones, and likewise the wines span a wide spectrum of flavor and aroma profiles. Young, fresh Chianti can offer notes of raspberries and sage on the nose and an almost ephemeral palate, supported by only slightly astringent acidity. Chianti Classico Riservas, at the other end of the spectrum, can be deep and brooding, with notes of underbrush and blackberries augmented by cocoa,...

Sangiovese

Italy's most planted grape variety is at the heart of some of the most beloved wines in the country. Grown all over the region, but especially in Central Italy, Sangiovese is the only grape allowed in Brunello di Montalcino, and the main grape in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti, and countless other delicious Italian blends. Sangiovese has shown itself in recent years to be an excellent complement to Cabernet Sauvignon in red Italian blends; this grape duo forms the basis of many of the...

Tuscany

When you think of Tuscan wine, think of Sangiovese, the grape that is common to most great Tuscan reds (Vernaccia is the only white wine made here). Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most complex expressions of Sangiovese, has the best aging potential. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows the softer side of the grape, containing up to 20% of other varieties. Young Chianti often smells of fresh fruit and herbs, while Chianti Classico Riserva can be dark and brooding. The term “Super Tuscans”...