Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 | Ewineasia.com

Wine Type: Red Wine
Grape Variety: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot
Vintage: 2022
Aging Potential: Drink now
Serving Temperature: 16 °C
Alcohol Level : 14.50%

Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany

For centuries, the finest Sangiovese has been produced from within the Chianti Classico region in the hills of Tuscany. Our estate, Tenuta di Arceno, lies among these hills and is home to this special Sangiovese wine. Lovingly caring for our vines, listening to the message of the soil, and respecting the expression of the fruit, allows us to create wines that reflect the special character unique to Tenuta di Arceno.

The 2022 growing season was marked by mild temperatures and minimal rainfall that raised initial concerns among vintners. However, timely rainfall in July followed by showers in late August and September proved instrumental in providing an optimal growing season. This vintage can be characterized by lower yield but remarkable fruit intensity demonstrating wines with concentrated red fruit and soft tannins.

Tasting Note

Each sip is framed by pleasant acidity and finishes with warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg
This wine opens with vibrant aromas of ripe strawberries, violets, and subtle white pepper with hints of tobacco.
Elegant and refined tannin structure invites notes of raspberry, white chocolate, and vanilla bean on the palate

Recommended Food Pairing

Winery Info / Brand

Lawrence Cronin

Growing up in New York City, Lawrence Cronin was always aware of his Italian heritage. His mother’s family goes back hundreds of years in the small town of Castellammare del Golfo, a picturesque fishing village on the northwest coast of Sicily. Visits to the old country during his youth made the relocation relatively seamless years later when Lawrence moved to Tuscany to make wine at Arceno.
Lawrence began his professional winemaking career in 1995 at Edmeades Winery in the Anderson Valley region of California’s rugged Mendocino County. Prior to joining Tenuta di Arceno, Lawrence also worked at a number of other prominent wineries worldwide including Firriatto in Sicily, Cloudy Bay in New Zealand, Cape Mentelle in Australia and Calina in Chile.
Lawrence was hired as the winemaker for Tenuta di Arceno in 2002. With guidance from Vigneron Pierre Seillan, he has helped elevate this historic estate into the upper tier of Tuscan producers.