Pull the cork on 1000 years of history with this 92 point Chianti Classico!
Living in the U.S., it can be challenging to grasp the notion that your home and property have a deep and striking history dating back 1000 years. Aside from rural areas and historical districts of urban areas, you’re hard-pressed to find anything still standing that’s 50 or 100 years old!
Villa Trasqua first appeared in the region’s land registers on February 4, 1001, registered as Terra lavorativa et vignata — working land of the vine, in Latin. One thousand years later, in 2001, the property was purchased by the Hulsbergen family. Since then, they’ve grown the property to 120 hectares and continue to make wines with the utmost respect for the region’s history and tradition.
Villa Trasqua
2016 was a fantastic year for Sangiovese all across Tuscany. Shortly after the harvest, the superlatives describing the vintage began to appear throughout the winepress. The late-ripening Sangiovese benefited from significant rain late in the growing season, followed by a stretch of ideal weather leading up to the harvest. 2016 became a classic Chianti Classico vintage of epic quality with the only downside being reduced quantity — as much as 20% for some producers
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Much of Villa Trasqua’s current success is thanks to the viticultural prowess of Franco Bernabei — one of Tuscany’s most sought-after and highly respected consulting oenologists. If that name sounds familiar, there’s good reason! His resume reads like a list of Tuscany’s top producers, including Banfi, Selvapiana, Felsina, and Fontodi, where he helped create the superb Flacianello.
In the glass, the ruby red color shimmers with violet tinges and reflections and greets you on the nose with rich aromas of red forest fruits and ripe cherries wrapped in vanilla. The palate is pleasantly earthy with hints of leather and tobacco, embracing the earthy red fruit. Notes of black cherry and plum lead into the lengthy finish along with just the right amount of acidity and tannin.
If you’re a Chianti fan, hop on this one right away. The first drop last year sold out in a flash, so I’m happy to offer a second shot at this one. Once again, there’s a limited amount available, and at this price, it won’t last long!
92 Points James Suckling:
Aromas of cherries and green walnuts with flowers. Medium body, firm and silky tannins, and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now – 2024.
Villa Trasqua Chianti Classico 2016
Tuscany, Italy
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