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2021 VINTAGE
A lovely vintage for Retromarcia, this smells of place: scents of bergamot and lavender meet fresh herbs and wild red berries. The midweight, buoyant palate is juicy with ripe red cherry and raspberry enfolded in layers of fine, well-structured tannins. A subtle earthiness adds appeal. As with the Sangió, this sees a spontaneous fermentation with native yeast, and is unfiltered and carries low total sulphur (less than 25mg/L). It hails from the estate’s younger vines (less than 20 years old) from varying aspects, elevations and soils.
Tasted by Michaela Morris for Decanter Magazine, 12 February 2023 – 91/100
17 by Jancis Robinson
2020 VINTAGE
A jewel, one of those wines you can drink with glorious abandon – or simply sit quietly to enjoy its subtle complexities. You can see your fingers holding the stem of the glass – Sangiovese, I am told, should never show up opaque, and is questionable if it does. But the wine is transparent also in that, in a single sip, you can sense the place, the much-loved vines, the classic galestro/albarese soil, the sun, the dappled shade on the well-cared-for canopy. Intelligent and delightful. Drinking window 2021-2030
Tasted by Emily O’Hare for Decanter Magazine, 15 Dec 2020 – 94/100
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Retromarcia is a Chianti Classico made from 100% Sangiovese grapes (since 2010). The grapes come from vineyards consisting of shale (Galestro) 70%, sandstone (Arenaria-Calcare-Pietraforte) 20%, limestone (Alberese) 10%. The vineyards age range from plantings 2003-2010. The vinification and maturation is reminiscent of a more traditional style Chianti Classico; the result is a fresh and fruity, medium-bodied, well-balanced wine, with a nice structure, juicy acidity and a long finish.
The Italian word Retromarcia means more to us than its literal translation “to back up” or “to reverse”, it has been our aim to produce intensely typical and expressive wines from Tuscany’s historic zone – Chianti Classico, using only traditional grapes. With the name Retromarcia, we are emphasizing a return to the natural elegance and charm of Sangiovese.
Area: Tuscany/ Toscana
Denomination: Chianti Classico DOCG
Estate grown:100% Estate grown fruit, integralmente prodotto e imbottigliato, since 2010
Vineyards Location: Panzano in Chianti
Exposure: South
Varietals: Sangiovese (100%), since 2010
Grape yield: 4,000 kilos per hectare
Annual production: 45,000 – 54,000 – 750mL, 500 – 1,5L
Fermentation: Fermentation and maceration on skins in a combination of concrete and stainless steel vats
Duration: Average of 23 days
Temperature: Allowed to rise to a maximum of 30°C
Malolactic fermentation: Natural, in oak
Maturation: 18 months in large casks, non-lined concrete (30%) and used Tonneaux
Filtration: No
Fining: Fining in the bottle (min. of 3 months)
Ageing: Pleasurable to drink upon release, but can also be aged for greater complexity (minimum 10 years)
Colour: Deep, ruby red with hints of purple
Nose: Intense mountain herbs, aromas of cranberry, wild cherry and red plums, anise, spice, and orange peel
Flavor: Fresh and fruity, medium-bodied, well balanced, with a nice structure, juicy acidity and a long finish
Serving temperature: 18°C
Serving suggestion: Typical Tuscan dishes, medium aged cheeses
Alcohol: 13.0 – 13.5%
