La Sala del Torriano Chianti Classico Riserva 2018 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Sala
Country	Italy
Region	Toscana
Varietal	Sangiovese
Vintage	2018
Sku	RD13173
Size	750ml

 

The vineyards and land comprising the La Sala estate date back to the 11th century and boast the distinction of having been owned by the Medici family. The estate comprises 21 hectares, 15 of which are dedicated to the cultivation of grapes intended for the production of Chianti Classico. La Sala is presently under the primary direction of Laura Baronti, who oversees a staff comprised exclusively of women. Chianti has passed through many phases, enduring more than one identity crisis or two. Things became particularly challenging when the original zone—Chianti Classico—was enlarged to comprise a significant portion of Toscana, fulfilling the government’s desire to fashion a brand name as opposed to a wine of quality. The DOC production formula, which permitted the inclusion of white grapes, favored quantitative concerns. The granting of DOCG status to both Chianti and Chianti Classico, however, realized significant improvements (notably the admittance of international varie