Cantine Leonardo da Vinci Chianti Riserva wine is the epitome of Italian elegance. Originating from exceptional vineyards in Tuscany, this wine showcases intense ruby colour and reveals decadent aromas of ripe fruits and spices, exuding warmth. Its taste mirrors its bouquet, offering enchanting notes of red cherries, nuanced by hints of oak and soft tannins. Matured in barrels for two years, the Chianti Riserva is admirably balanced, harmonious and tantalisingly rich in flavour. This wine offers a lingering finish and is an excellent accompaniment to traditionally roasted meats, mature cheeses and scrumptious Italian cuisine.

Tasting Notes

A fruity, spicy Chianti Riserva. Aromas of fresh red fruits, particularly cherries, come through on a nose underlaid by hints of vanilla and cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied and well balanced, with lots of juicy fruit flavours and soft tannins.

About the Winery

Nestled deep in the heart of Italy's picturesque Tuscan region is the Cantine Leonardo da Vinci Winery, a true testament to fine artisanal winemaking. With its engaging story woven deep into Italy's rich history and culture, this winery has become synonymous with the iconic essence of Tuscany's globally renowned wineries.

This exceptional haven of viniculture is named in honour of the legendary artist and polymath, Leonardo da Vinci, when the winery was established in 1961, it was under the collective dedication, commitment and passion of nearly 300 winegrowers.

Boasting a production spanning over 750 hectares of vineyards, the Cantine Leonardo da Vinci winery immediately impresses with its grand scale and scope. Yet balancing this bountiful capacity, is the winery's commitment to sustainable farming methods. The vineyards exemplify true respect for the environment, observing organic practices and pursuing natural biodiversity. This seamless blend of technology and tradition breathes life into the winery, contributing to its high regard in the global wine landscape.

The wines produced at Cantine Leonardo da Vinci go beyond the simple encapsulation of flavour. Each bottle contains a rich blend of traditional and innovative processes, along with a generous dash of history and culture unique to Tuscany. Notoriously, the challenging art of Sangiovese grape is mastered here, giving life to robust and opulent Chianti: a fervent dance of flavours that sing its Tuscan roots with every sip. It showcases a wide range quality wines that run the gamut from the classic and traditional to the unique, sparkling, and modern: White wines, red wines, rosé and even dessert wines.

Steeped in age-old tradition yet still vibrantly contemporary, the Cantine Leonardo da Vinci winery is truly a testament of passionate winemaking. It blends history, culture, expert artisanship and innovative practices to produce wines that are loved globally, and have come to define Italian wine-making, at its finest!

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