In October Tenuta di Campomagio had pleasure to participate in the event organised by the renowned Trattoria Da Burde and pair the “autumn cuisine” by Paolo Gori.
This Florentine debut for the Chianti Classico Campomaggio 2021, the Riserves 2020-2019-2018 and the Santa Teresa 2020 Gran Selezione were presented by our Giacomo Castellani.
We are posting some photos of the evening, the pairings with Paolo Gori’s cuisine and the texts describing the wines of the volcanic “computer sommelier” (and much more) Andrea Gori.
Campomaggio Chianti Classico 2021 DOCG
We are in Radda and it couldn’t be otherwise with this 100% Black Cock sangiovese.
Light, thin and very brisk colour, starting from notes of ripening cherries, violets, rose and wild berries. There is no shortage of spicy hints and light toasting, with a happy rhythm in the mouth where the tannin dances with classic Chianti firmness. Airy and spicy finish, pairs well not only with delicate ribollita but also with white meat or perfectly with an appetiser – fried chestnuts and Tuscan raw ham.
Light, thin and very brisk colour, starting from notes of ripening cherries, violets, rose and wild berries. There is no shortage of spicy hints and light toasting, with a happy rhythm in the mouth where the tannin dances with classic Chianti firmness. Airy and spicy finish, pairs well not only with delicate ribollita but also with white meat or perfectly with an appetiser – fried chestnuts and Tuscan raw ham.
Campomaggio Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
The Campomaggio Reserve comes from the the assembly of several vineyards having different altitudes and soil types. The Riserva represents a beautiful and decisive evolution in complexity compared to the vintage version. The 2020 started off quietly and branded as “hot” but in reality there is sunshine, joy and lively fruit which immediately turns towards strawberry, pomegranate and raspberries. We find more red orange rather than the classic black cherry and violet of the Chianti Classico of Radda. Nice soft mouth, smooth and ready to drink but at the same time offering nice complexity which will also give it an intriguing evolution to come.
Campomaggio Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
The classic 2019 vintage gives birth to a “classic” Black Rooster of impressive clarity and freshness. This vintage of Campomaggio Riserva is very raddese, black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, red citrus, not very sweet but with a dark style which then convinces walnut husk, sandalwood, carob and eucalyptus and mint to complete together with Tuscan tobacco. Already some signs of evolution but also tannic rigor that supports a beautiful structure that is felt in the sweet sip with notes of beautiful length. Excellent on Paolo Gori’s venison but also on grilled meat thanks to the smooth tannin.
Campomaggio Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
Unfairly considered minor 2018 vintage gave us quite a few Tuscan pearls and this Riserva Chianti Classico di Campomaggio da Radda in Chianti can be one of them
Dark and shadowy but clear in colour. It impresses us with very elegant tones of dark fruit, candied violet, lily of the valley, face powder, blackberry, walnut husk, spicy black pepper, licorice, toasted olives and Mediterranean scents. Autumn notes of humus, light fungus, all in breadth and length which remains for a long time on the palate giving a pinch of tannins at the end. Excellent with venison, Jerusalem artichoke, apples and pomegranate by Paolo Gori.
Campomaggio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Santa Teresa 2020
The sound of the macigno of the Chianti (typical soil type) resonates strongly in this beautiful Gran Selezione, already a “Riserva” in the first editions, which however does not always have the dark color necessary to define itself as a Gran Selezione. The Santa Teresa vineyard leaves very little room for the abundance and ease of vegetative growth of the Sangiovese that has ventured here, which is why it has this light and sharp character. Fine and pale colour, dark orange and dog rose among the first aromas, then violet, lily of the valley and thyme which almost precede the beautiful taut fruit of black cherry, blackberry and fresh blueberry. Notes of forest floor, bark and Tuscan tobacco accompany it with spice and barely hinted tertiaries, a sip of beautiful satisfaction of length with tannin, core and structure that reveal intriguing evolutions. Its saline elegance makes it excellent both on penne with stracotto sauce and also on Paolo Gori’s stracotto itself.
