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Donna Laura – Alteo Chianti Riserva

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Italy
Tuscany
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Red

The Facts

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  • 2023 (12pk/750ml) - 8 054377 050023
  • 2022 (12pk/750ml) - 8 054377 050023
Origins Italy > Tuscany > Chianti
Appellation Chianti
Varietal Sangiovese
Cepage 100% Sangiovese
Winemaking Destemmed grapes undergo fermentation in stainless-steel tanks in contact with the skins for 20 days.
Aging 1 year in large barrels, 6 months in steel, 6 in bottle
Alcohol by Volume 13.5%
Annual Production 10,000 cases
Markets California, Texas, National

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The Character

Overall Persistent and fresh
Aromas Wild rose, black currant and sour black cherry
Mouthfeel Soft tannins and fine structure
Tasting Notes Clear ruby-red color with clean aromas of wild rose, black currant and sour black cherry. Persistent flavors of red berries with soft tannins and an overall fine structure.
Selling Point 100% sustainably farmed Sangiovese from Chianti Classico
Pairings Figs with prosciutto, hearty pastas
Awards 2022 - 91pts James Suckling, 90pts Vinous
Sustainability 2022 - Vegan, Sustainable In Practice, Natural Fermentation

The Story

Sangiovese grapes are selected in Donna Laura's vineyards in Castelnuovo Berardenga.
The name Alteo is a combination of the names of owner Lia Tolaini-Banville's sons, Alessandro and Matteo. The painting is a detail of Bacchus from artist Rik Olsen's Bramosia painting.

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Tasting Donna Laura 'Alteo' with Gina DellaVedova

Everyone needs a wine that's good enough for any day of the week! Gina DellaVedova, VP of National Sales for Banville Wine Merchants, tells us why this Sangiovese from Donna Laura wines is a must-try. Learn More: https://serendipitywines.com/product/donna-laura-alteo-chianti-riserva/

Tasting Donna Laura 'Alteo' with Gina DellaVedova

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Everyone needs a wine that's good enough for any day of the week! Gina DellaVedova, VP of National Sales for Banville Wine Merchants, tells us why this Sangiovese from Donna Laura wines is a must-try. Learn More: https://serendipitywines.com/product/donna-laura-alteo-chianti-riserva/

About Donna Laura

Producer Story

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
• Founded in 2004 by Lia Tolaini-Banville, Donna Laura Wines are named in honor of Lia's Aunt Laura and represent a lifelong bond with Tuscany.
• Sustainably farmed Sangiovese grapes grown in the Castelnuovo Berardenga region of Tuscany - balancing ripe fruit, freshness, and clarity of flavor, including Chianti Classico and IGT selections.
• Donna Laura offers authentic Tuscan wines with a real family story behind them. These are bottles meant to sit on the table the way wine does in Italy: a natural part of the meal, like bread and olive oil—a glass with dinner that ties food, family, and place together.


Producer Story

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
• Founded in 2004 by Lia Tolaini-Banville, Donna Laura Wines are named in honor of Lia's Aunt Laura and represent a lifelong bond with Tuscany.
• Sustainably farmed Sangiovese grapes grown in the Castelnuovo Berardenga region of Tuscany - balancing ripe fruit, freshness, and clarity of flavor, including Chianti Classico and IGT selections.
• Donna Laura offers authentic Tuscan wines with a real family story behind them. These are bottles meant to sit on the table the way wine does in Italy: a natural part of the meal, like bread and olive oil—a glass with dinner that ties food, family, and place together.

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