Chianti Classico Riserva Fiorella Lepri
キャンティ・クラシコ・リゼルヴァ フィオレッラ・レプリ
Casa Emma
Sangiovese · Malvasia Nera
About this wine
Named after Fiorella Lepri, who purchased the estate in 1969, this Riserva is produced from Casa Emma's oldest vineyards using Sangiovese and Malvasia Nera. It shows a bright ruby red color with intense, persistent aromas of red berries giving way to spicy, balsamic undertones, and a full-bodied palate with smooth, fine-structured tannins and long persistence. It ferments with 18-20 days of skin maceration, ages 24 months in 500-liter Allier oak barrels, then a further 10 months in bottle. 14% ABV.
The estate's tribute wine to its founder — full-bodied and generous, a good next step after the base Riserva tier.
Sommelier's Note
"Built from the estate's oldest vines and named for the woman who founded it, this Riserva carries more spice and weight than Vignalparco — the more traditionally structured of Casa Emma's two single-designation Riservas."
Food Pairings
A full-bodied Riserva for slow-braised meats, porcini-laced dishes, and hard aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Autumn and winter dinners, meat-forward tasting menus
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price Range
- €64
Terroir & Winemaking
18-20 day skin maceration fermentation, aged 24 months in 500-liter Allier oak barrels, followed by 10 months of bottle aging before release. 14% ABV.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was Fiorella Lepri?
- Fiorella Lepri purchased the estate from Florentine noblewoman Emma Bizzarri in 1969, giving Casa Emma its name; this Riserva is named in her honor.
- What grapes go into this Riserva?
- It is made from Sangiovese and Malvasia Nera sourced from Casa Emma's oldest vineyards.
- How is it different from the Vignalparco Riserva?
- Fiorella Lepri comes from the estate's oldest vineyards and blends in Malvasia Nera, giving it more spice and weight, while Vignalparco is a 100% Sangiovese single-vineyard wine from the geese-tended plot.
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