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Oh, Chianti! We all love this place. I mean, is there anything more enchanting and artistic than this Tuscan charming hill-covered region? This is a place loaded with history, art, legends, stunning landscapes, and delectable wines. This appellation produces what James Suckling said, “some of the finest wines in Italy and the world.” And, one of the best-known and most appreciated wines in the world is Chianti Classico.

Rocca delle Macìe was established in 1973 when former Boxer and Movie director Italo Zingarelli decided to realize his lifelong dream by acquiring the “Le Macìe” estate (extending across 93 hectares (230 acres) in all, of which only two were under vine) in order to create a winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone. Rocca delle Macìe implements agronomic techniques that are geared not only towards constantly improving the products but also towards respecting the environment.

Rocca delle Macìe was established on a solid base of ethical values, constructed by Italo in order to make his dream a reality. The respect of his children and their capacity to build upon what they had received did the rest. The Zingarelli family has not compromised on this approach as the business has grown. Rocca delle Macìe has now become one of the largest wine producers in Italy, and remain committed to preserving a land that is healthy and clean, and always in a position to offer up its very best fruits.

Chianti Classico has two additional levels that determine the wine's quality and aging. "Chianti Classico Riserva" wines need at least two years in barrel (24 months) plus three months in bottle before being released.

80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Ruby red with garnet reflections. Rich and persistent aromas, with a balanced amount of oak from the barrel aging. A well balanced wine, dry and refined, with good structure and a long finish.

This is a wonderfully balanced and concentrated red with black-cherry, sour-cherry, mineral and lavender aromas and flavors. Some slate, too. Medium to full body and creamy tannins. Crunchy finish. Precise wine. Drink or hold on release. ~94 James Suckling

Bright ruby red with a slightly lightening rim. On the nose there are notes of Amarena cherry, ripe plum and violet, then slightly savoury and minty. Juicy on the palate, spreads across the tongue with a lot of tension, fine-grained tannin, long finish. ~93 Falstaff

Rustic on the nose showing notes of black prunes, blackberries, camphor, black tea leaves and marjoram. Full bodied, soft tannins and a luminous finale. Drink now. ~93 WinesCritic.com

Broad and rich, this red delivers earth, leather, tobacco and sanguine flavors around a core of plum, cherry and almond. Shows some muscle, but is also lively, ending with dusty tannins. Sangiovese, Colorino and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2028. 1,000 cases made, 500 cases imported. ~90 Wine Spectator

~90 5StarWines 2023

~90 Luca Maroni

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