Arillo in Terrabianca 'Sacello' Chianti Classico DOCG 2022
4.3
HK$180
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Arillo in Terrabianca 'Sacello' Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 presents Sangiovese from Radda in a season that rewarded patience. Winter and spring followed a fairly regular course but brought little rain, leaving the vineyards exposed to the demands of summer. Rain at the end of July restored the water balance, while useful differences between daytime and night-time temperatures supported gradual ripening. The crop was below average in volume, but the producer reports good quality. At about 410 metres, the vineyard setting provides a clear context for a wine that combines ripe fruit with a fresh, measured outline. For 2022, July rain and day-night temperature differences supported gradual ripening, giving the smaller crop freshness alongside maturity.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Black cherry anchors the nose, accompanied by iris and violet. The palate is approachable and gently textured, with soft tannins and a mineral impression that keeps the fruit from becoming overly broad. Freshness and a gentle mineral impression define the close, without a heavy tannic sensation. Try it with tomato-based pasta, roast chicken with herbs, or grilled mushrooms and polenta. The dishes echo the wine's savoury side while allowing its cherry and floral character to remain prominent. Its balanced scale is particularly useful when food needs a red with shape but not excessive weight.
Winery Background 'Sacello' is made entirely from Sangiovese at the Terrabianca estate. Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is followed by further contact with the skins, then maturation in unlined concrete before bottle resting. The choice of concrete helps frame the wine around fruit and texture instead of obvious new-oak flavour. The estate is part of the Arillo in Terrabianca project developed after Adriana and Urs Burkard's 2019 acquisition. Here, the emphasis is on a direct, accessible expression of Radda's Sangiovese, with floral detail and gentle structure at its centre.