About this wine
A rare single-varietal expression of Malvasia Nera del Chianti, grown in the Camboi plot — named for Campo dei Buoi, an area once used for ox breeding until the 1960s, when Malvasia Nera vines were planted there. Aged about a year in third- and fourth-passage barriques, it shows a ruby red color with violet hues, notes of small red fruits, florals and sweet spices, and a full, intense palate with mature, well-integrated tannins.
A fascinating, easy-drinking introduction to a rarely bottled Tuscan native grape variety.
Sommelier's Note
"One of very few single-varietal Malvasia Nera bottlings in Tuscany — a genuinely distinctive pour for curious drinkers."
Food Pairings
Pairs well with charcuterie, grilled sausages, roasted duck, and mildly spiced dishes.
When to drink it
Casual dinners, wine-curious gatherings, and exploring lesser-known Tuscan varieties.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Malvasia Nera
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $30-40 (approx. reference from US/EU retail pricing)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Malvasia Nera del Chianti from the Camboi vineyard, aged approximately one year in third- and fourth-passage barriques (used oak, minimizing new-oak influence). ABV typically 13.5-14%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Camboi made from?
- It is made from 100% Malvasia Nera del Chianti, a rare single-varietal bottling — this grape is normally used only in small proportions within traditional Chianti blends.
- What does it taste like?
- Ruby red with violet hues, showing small red fruit, floral and sweet spice notes, with a full, intense palate and mature, well-integrated tannins.
- Why is the vineyard called Camboi?
- Camboi is short for Campo dei Buoi ('field of the oxen'), a plot used for raising oxen until the 1960s, when it was replanted with Malvasia Nera vines.
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