At a glance

Producer

Tenute Rossetti

Region

Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy

Grape variety

Sangiovese (predominantly, with possible small portions of Canaiolo or Merlot as permitted by DOCG regulations)

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$18–$28 USD

Tasting profile

Red cherry, sour cherry, plum, wild berry, with earthy notes of tobacco, dried herbs, leather and hints of spice; vibrant acidity and moderately drying tannins.

Evolution: With age, more pronounced notes of dried fig, forest floor, cedar, and balsamic emerge, tannins become silkier and acidity integrates.

At peak: At peak (2025–2029), expect a harmonious, velvety wine with nuanced tertiary notes and lively fruit, balanced freshness and complexity.

Structure

Acidity

High, giving freshness and longevity

Tannins

Moderately high, fine-grained and typical for Chianti Classico Riserva

Alcohol

13.5%–14% ABV (typical for region/vintage)

Aging potential

Solid Riserva from a quality vintage—best over 8–12 years from vintage (2027–2031 at peak); can hold up to 2033, but beyond this further positive evolution is unlikely

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2029

Optimal window

2024 to 2031

Current status

Entering prime drinking window

Current condition

Structured, youthful, with firm tannins beginning to soften; excellent to drink now or hold.

Chianti Classico Riservas from solid vintages such as 2019 typically offer pleasure from 4–5 years after vintage and peak over the following 4–5 years due to Sangiovese's structure and acidity. This wine, being well-made but not an ultra-premium bottling, excels for about a decade.

Food pairing

Classic partners: Florentine steak (bistecca alla fiorentina), roast lamb, braised short ribs, wild boar ragù, aged Pecorino Toscano, mature Parmigiano-Reggiano, and hearty pasta dishes with tomato-based or mushroom sauces.

Serving

Serving temperature

16–18°C / 61–64°F

Decant

Yes (30–60 minutes) — Decanting helps open the aromatics and integrate youthful tannins, revealing deeper fruit and spicy notes.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Rossetti employs integrated farm management with some efforts on energy efficiency and water use. Traditional Tuscan approach with some modern updates; use of lighter-weight glass bottles in recent vintages. No solar or renewable energy program publicly disclosed.

Tenute Rossetti is not certified organic or biodynamic and does not publish dedicated sustainability initiatives at the level of top eco-conscious Tuscan estates. They take some baseline measures (waste & water management, moderate use of treatments). No synthetic pesticide-free certification. Sustainability score is above average for integrated pest management and low-intervention winemaking, but short of standout. Notable potential for improvement in renewable energy, biodiversity programs, or carbon offsetting.