Name: Fattoria di Basciano - Chianti Rufina 2019
Brand: Dionis
Price: 19.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

Fattoria di Basciano - Chianti Rufina 2018 - Le Baroudeur du Vin

Let's talk little, let's talk wine

Another magnificent wine from Paolo Masi , known throughout the region for his high quality wines. The Chianti Rufina area has a very old reputation for quality because it extends over hills to the east of Florence. The vines can be quite high in terms of altitude which gives a cooler microclimate at night allowing the grapes to ripen more slowly. They are planted on a terroir made up of limestone marl which is locally called “galestro”. The harvest is manual and macerated for around 20 days in open vats. Some of the wines are aged in 2nd and 3rd use oak barrels for 12 months . This deep wine reveals aromas of black fruits , violet , cherry , wild strawberries , blond tobacco , blackberry, cloves , smoky notes and graphite . On the palate, the wine is dense, with soft tannins, a complex aromatic range and a fresh and spicy length.

Where are we traveling?

Tuscany Located in central Italy, Tuscany is the most famous of all Italian wine regions, thanks to the glamorous landscape of its endless hills, cypress-lined country roads and typical villages perched atop valleys. undulating. But even without all that, Tuscany is known for its exceptional vintages based on iconic wines like Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The climate is a vital factor in the success of this wine region. Warm, temperate coastal areas contrast with inland areas (especially those in the hills for which the region is famous), where lower nighttime temperatures help maintain the balance of sugars, acidity and aromas of the grape . Sangiovese, the star red grape of Tuscany, is a grape variety that grows particularly well in these vineyards and makes it possible to make the country's greatest wines. The sub-region: Chianti The Chianti wine area is located between the cities of Florence (to the north) and Siena (to the south). It is also the region where we find olive oil and the famous painting of David by Michelangelo. The Chianti region has retained much of its artisanal know-how and looks almost as it did a century ago, with its rolling hills where vineyards stretched as far as the eye could see. The region is a vast area divided into 7 sub-zones, each producing a distinctive Chianti: Montalbano, Rufina, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Aretini, Colli Senesi, Montespertoli and Colli Pisane.

The little history of the country

Italy

Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others... But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion. Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!