Arillo in Terrabianca 'Campaccio' Toscana IGT 1997
4.4
HK$450
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Arillo in Terrabianca 'Campaccio' Toscana IGT 1997 belongs to a notably concentrated Tuscan vintage. Early April warmth advanced growth before late-month frost reduced potential yields in parts of the region. Spring and summer then combined high temperatures with essential rainfall, and fine weather continued through harvest. The resulting fruit was ripe and rich in structure while retaining useful balancing acidity. For Campaccio, the meeting of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon fits that seasonal pattern, bringing Tuscan identity into a blend capable of expressing both generosity and definition. It is an older bottle from an important chapter in the estate's history. In 1997, reduced potential yields and fine harvest weather supported concentrated, ripe fruit with balancing acidity.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The wine's historical tasting profile combines ripe, smoky fruit with saddle leather, dried Mediterranean herbs and a discreet toasted-oak accent. A medium-to-full palate carries depth without losing its open, supple character, and polished tannins support a long finish. These descriptions capture the style that made the vintage distinctive; with a mature bottle, individual storage history will also shape the experience. Try it with roast lamb and rosemary, mushroom risotto, or gently braised beef. Earthy and herbal flavours complement its savoury register, while restrained seasoning gives the older wine's finer details room to show.
Winery Background Terrabianca's modern history began when the Guldener family acquired the estate in 1988, establishing an internationally minded approach in the hills of Chianti Classico. Campaccio became an expression of that outlook through its combination of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate's name refers to the pale soils of its setting near Radda in Chianti. This 1997 bottling comes from that earlier Terrabianca period, before the later Arillo project. Its interest lies in the relationship between local grape character, a complementary international variety and a generous, structured vintage.