Corzano e Paterno Chianti Terre di Corzano 2021

Corzano e Paterno Terre di Corzano is the estate's core Chianti, Sangiovese co-fermented with a tenth of Canaiolo.

The name translates as the soils of Corzano, and those soils are the point: rocky, south-facing slopes of alberese, the compact clay-limestone strewn with pebbles that tends to give particularly aromatic Tuscan reds. The blend is ninety per cent Sangiovese with ten per cent Canaiolo, all hand-harvested and co-fermented, with fifteen per cent whole bunches included. Fermentation is natural, and the wine is aged in a combination of 25- and 40-hectolitre botti, a traditional format that has become uncommon in a Tuscany still fond of barriques. Arianna Gelpke prefers large wood for the way it softens Sangiovese's tannins, and the transparent house style follows from that: fresh cherry and berry fruit, a silky palate, feathery tannins and a cooling, bergamot-like tang. The Canaiolo adds a note of spice to the liquorice and woodland character.

Ready on release and good for six or seven years, it goes with pasta al ragù, grilled sausages or a plate of pecorino. Serve at 16-18°C.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.