Guicciardini Strozzi Chianti Colli Senesi Titolato 2024

This cuvée comes from the Tenuta di Cusona, near San Gimignano, in the province of Siena, at the heart of Tuscany. The Sangiovese vines grow there in the Chianti Colli Senesi area, between 280 and 400 metres above sea level, on clay-limestone soils. This hilly landscape, renowned for Vernaccia di San Gimignano, enjoys a Mediterranean climate tempered by altitude, which preserves the freshness and brightness of the fruit.

The grapes are harvested by hand, then vinified and aged in the estate's centuries-old cellars, which combine an artisanal approach with a contemporary vision. After fermentation, the wine is aged for six months in concrete vats, a short ageing that respects the crunchy fruit of Sangiovese and gives a balanced Chianti, designed to be enjoyed young.

This wine reveals notes of cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, violet, red plum, liquorice, pink pepper and cinnamon. The ruby-red colour precedes a fruity nose lifted by a floral touch and sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is lively and fresh, carried by supple tannins. Balanced and gourmand, it ends on a slightly spicy finish.

Ah, Italy, what a beautiful, hedonistic country, the land of la dolce vita, but how difficult it is to understand its wine industry! The key to understanding the appellation system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous nation, as each region has its own appellation system. Italy can offer wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, bottles brimming with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless, characterless wines sold under their most commercially useful and prestigious name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco, and many others... But let's talk a little history. Viticulture in Italy dates back to antiquity and originated in Greece. The Etruscans are said to have introduced the vine, and Greek immigrants improved and modified the grape varieties, subsequently calling the country "Oenotria": the land of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life, and certain regions already distinguished themselves by the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible mark of their conquest. Today, Italy is the world's largest wine producer, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic zones. The northern mountains have a rather harsh mountain climate. The plains of the "central boot" are characterized by a continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the southern part of the Italian boot, the Mediterranean climate prevails, with very hot and dry summers, not forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In short, Italy produces a wide variety of wines thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originated in its own lands. It is a country as complex as its wines, which deserve to be explored!