Castello Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico Agostino Petri Wine, 750ml

The historical origins of Castello Vicchiomaggio can be traced back to the 5th century. The present owners, the Matta family, acquired the property in 1964 and restored it back to its former splendour. The estate, with 150 hectares, is one of the largest in the area, and of these, 32 hectares are dedicated to the vine. Castello Vicchiomaggio produces several styles of wine, from the traditional to the innovative. In order to achieve this, the estate has been carefully classified according to its soil type and exposure. All production and winemaking is supervised by John Matta. The hallmark of John’s wines is elegance, perfumed, stylish and all with ideal balance. Good structure and bouquet reminiscent of chocolate and walnuts. An opulent wine of good complexity with a silky and lingering finish. Joe Fattorini’s Tasting Note: “What people enjoy so much about the wines of the Old World is the wealth of non-fruit flavours they display. Like the walnut and coffee aromas here that come from long ageing in large oak Botti (casks). The casks also soften Sangiovese’s famously rustic tannins to give a substantial wine but with grace and suppleness.”

A velvety wine with great complexity
Kept in small barrels for six months, it is then transferred into large barrels– and kept for nine more months
Combined tradition and innovation guarantee an excellent and fruity structure, yet balanced by oak fullness
Enticing sweet, ripe fruit on the nose and a flavour of concentrated black cherries with rich, almost opulent tannins
Food pairing suggestions: Roast meats and game