Tamburini Italo Chianti Riserva 2020 Sangiovese Dry Red wine 14.5%

🍷 Tamburini Italo Chianti Riserva 2020 Sangiovese Dry Red wine is a Tuscan dry red with a generous presence at the table. Its name honours Nonno Italo, whose contribution to the estate is celebrated by a family that has worked with wine across five generations. The distinctive red silhouette gives the bottle an immediately recognisable identity, while the 2020 vintage, 750 ml format and 14.5% alcohol clearly define the wine inside.

🍇 Sangiovese accounts for 90% of the blend, joined by 10% local Chianti varieties including Colorino and Canaiolo. Hand harvesting and fermentation at no more than 25°C form part of its production. The wine is bottled no earlier than 24 months after harvest and rests for another three months in bottle before release. This patient approach gives the Riserva designation a concrete place in its story.

🍒 Ripe berries, cherry and a touch of vanilla lead into a savoury, full-bodied palate. Mature tannins, refreshing acidity and a medium-long finish give it the structure to accompany food. Choose grilled red meat, Tuscan cured meats or olive-oil toast for a traditional pairing; a hearty vegetable soup is another producer-recommended option. Serve at 18°C and take time to notice how its aroma develops in the glass.

🎁 Tamburini Italo Chianti Riserva 2020 Sangiovese Dry Red wine - For dinner with friends, begin with a shared plate of charcuterie before moving to the main course. For a gift, its family story and specific vintage offer an easy introduction to the bottle. This is a wine to enjoy with a well-prepared meal and good company. The 2020 vintage received 90 points from Falstaff in its October 2023 tasting.

📋 Key Details

• 🏭 Producer: Azienda Agricola Tamburini Emanuela
• 🌍 Origin: Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
• 📍 Appellation: Chianti DOCG Riserva
• 🍇 Grapes: 90% Sangiovese; 10% local varieties including Colorino and Canaiolo
• 🍷 Style: Dry red Riserva
• 🗓️ Vintage: 2020
• 🍾 Volume: 750 ml
• 💪 Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
• ⏳ Ageing: Bottled ≥24 months after harvest; ≥3 months in bottle before release
• 👃 Aroma & palate: Ripe berries, cherry, vanilla; full-bodied, ripe tannins, fresh acidity
• 🍽️ Best with: Grilled red meat, charcuterie, olive-oil toast, hearty vegetable soup
• 🌡️ Serving: 18°C
• 🔒 Closure: Cork
• 🏆 Highest verified rating: Falstaff — 90 points (2023; 2020 vintage)