About Chianti Classico Riserva
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera, Colorino
- Price Range
- ¥7,000-8,000
- approx., based on Japanese retail listings for recent vintages
- Alcohol
- 14%
Sourced from the estate's top vineyard parcels, this Riserva is roughly 95% Sangiovese with small additions of Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera and Colorino. It undergoes extended aging of around 36-45 months across large Slavonian/Allier oak, tonneaux and barriques, producing a wine of ruby-garnet color with aromas of ripe fruit and spice. On the palate it is fresh and balanced, with silky tannins, notes of ripe cherry and plum, and delicate hints of sweet spice, tobacco and balsamic — built for 10 to 20 years of cellaring.
This Riserva proves that Cacchiano's long, patient oak aging is a philosophy, not a gimmick — the tannins arrive silky, not tired.
New to wine?
A step up in seriousness from the base Chianti Classico — still approachable, but with more depth and cellar-worthy structure.
Food Pairings
Ideal with braised or roasted red meats, wild boar ragù, and aged hard cheeses — dishes with enough richness to match its structure and long aging.
When to drink it
Special dinners, gifting, cellaring for future occasions
Terroir & Winemaking
Approximately 95% Sangiovese from the estate's top parcels, with Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera and Colorino. Aged roughly 36-45 months across large oak casks, tonneaux and barriques before an additional period of bottle refinement. Vintages typically show 14-14.5% ABV.
About the producer
Castello di CacchianoHistoric Gaiole estate crafting elegant, terroir-driven Chianti Classico.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- How is the Riserva different from the standard Chianti Classico?
- The Riserva is sourced from the estate's top vineyard parcels and undergoes significantly longer aging — around 36-45 months across large oak, tonneaux and barriques — resulting in deeper color, silkier tannins and greater aging potential.
- How long can this wine be cellared?
- Thanks to its structure and extended oak aging, the Riserva is typically capable of 10 to 20 years of cellaring in good vintages.
- What food pairs best with this wine?
- Braised or roasted red meats, wild boar ragù, and aged hard cheeses match its structure well; richly flavored Japanese dishes like simmered beef in red wine sauce also work nicely.
- What is the grape composition of the Riserva?
- It is roughly 95% Sangiovese from the estate's best parcels, with small additions of Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera and Colorino.
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