Wine: Sensi Dalcampo Chianti Straw Flask

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Designation: Chianti DOCG

Brand/Producer: Sensi

Grape Varietal: 70% Sangiovese and 30% Tuscan grapes

ABV: 12.5%

Type: Red

Code: 2930

Tasting Note

Typical Chianti bouquet is of fresh fruit, blackcurrant and cherry and subtle spice. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with soft tannins and loads of well balanced mineral, berry and cherry character.

Producer

A Tuscan winemaker family since 1890, Pietro Sensi began taking the wine he made from his vines to the markets. Four generations later, the Sensi name is respected throughout Tuscany for is quality wines and mission to take centuries old winemaking techniques into the future with modern technology.

Ever since 1890, the Sensi family cultivates its vineyards in its two farms with passion and enthusiasm: the Tenuta del Poggio and the Calappiano Farm, ancient hunting residence of the Medici family in 1500s, composed of 100 hectares of vineyards and olive groves and whose principal production is Chianti, the chief wine in the ‘Classic’ line. These beautiful estates are typical of romantic Tuscany with elegant architecture and avenues lined with cypress trees.

Winemaking

As a part of the regulations for Chianti DOCG, the wine must contain at least 70% Sangiovese, with the remainder blended with Canaiolo, Colorino or international red varieties.

Sangiovese is sourced from hillside vineyards with well drained soils and a sunny aspect. During the winemaking process, delestage (“rack & return” whereby fermenting wine is rotated over the cap of grape skins) is used to intensify the final flavour profile of the wine. This also has some tannic influence on the wine.Refinement in steel tanks with micro-oxygenation on fine lees for about six months adds some subtle vanilla biscuit flavours.

Fun Fact

The straw flask (Fiasco) first appeared in Tuscany in 1300 to protect the glass from breakage during transportation and keep the wine temperature stable. Over the years it became a symbol of Tuscan wine culture and the flasks are seen world wide in Italian inspired trattorias. The empty bottles are usually recycled as candle holders on tables or decorating the ceilings hanging from straw ropes.

Food pairing

Red meats, roast meats, barbeques and grills. Also pairs well with charcuterie and aged cheeses

Awards & Accolades

96 points Luca Maroni, Annuario Dei Miglori Vini Italiani 2023

Bronze Medal The Drinks Business Sangiovese Masters