Casa Emma – Chianti Classico DOCG
Italy
Tuscany
Wine
Red
The Facts
Origins Italy > Tuscany > Chianti
Appellation Chianti Classico
Varietal Sangiovese
Cepage 90% Sangiovese, 5% Malvasia Nera, 5% Canaiolo
Winemaking 10-15 day maceration on grape skin in stainless steel tanks.
Aging 12 months French Oak
Alcohol Content 14.0 %
Production 6,200 cases
Serendipity Markets California, National, Texas
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The Character
Tasting Notes Concentrated mid ruby red with rich cherry nose and rich cherry fruit on the palate but with Sangiovese’s hallmark tanginess. Complex and approachable at the same time with a long and pleasant sip. Plentiful and generous with a good bite of tannins on the finish.
Overall Jovial & Complex
Mouthfeel Lingering tannins with good acidity & minerali
Aromas Cherry, Forest Fruits, Vanilla, Raspberry, and Violets
Selling Point An honest, organic rendition of a classic wine
Pairings Spicy Short Rib Pici, Roast Duck, Lamb Kebab
Awards 93 Wine Enthusiast (2018), 91 James Suckling (2018)
Sustainability Certified Organic , Vegan , Biodynamic In Practice
The Story
There is no Tuscan meal that isn't elevated by a glass of Chianti Classico. This sustainable work of perseverance is the first wine ever made by Casa Emma, and will endure until the Bucalossi's passion runs dry (it won't). 2021 Organic Harvest Update Across Italy - Read More
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Brand Story
Founded in 1969, when Fiorella Lepri took a leap of faith and purchased the property from the Florentine noblewoman Emma Bizzarri. Maintaining her legacy through the name of the winery, “Casa Emma.”
Brand Story
Founded in 1969, when Fiorella Lepri took a leap of faith and purchased the property from the Florentine noblewoman Emma Bizzarri. Maintaining her legacy through the name of the winery, “Casa Emma.”
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