SAVIGNOLA PAOLINA, Greve, Chianti Classico
Reviving the tradition of “la verita”
Ludovica Fabbri, owner and winemaker at SAVIGNOLA PAOLINA just visited our shop and we were delighted to taste through her youthful, yet elegant Chiantis. When Ludovica took over the family’s estate in Chianti, she experimented with different winemaking techniques, barriques, etc. Over several vintages, she had a better understanding of the quality and characteristics of her 7 ha of vineyards, and realized that “less is more.” By taking excellent care of the vines, she says, the wine will take care of itself. The result? A signature style of elegance and finesse, and “la verita” (the truth).

“I’m something of a purist. I like to hear the voice of the earth. It’s (Savignola Paolina) exquisitely perfumey, and the flavor impact is enormous. With its signature dustiness and dry cherry and berry flavors, this wine was designed to go with food. If Mozart made Chianti, it’d be Paolina.“ –Matt Kramer, Wine Spectator

2005 SAVIGNOLA PAOLINA Chianti Classico $17.99
Dark cherry fruit, barrel influenced aromas and flavors, graphite and toasty notes. “A medium-bodied red, with well-defined black currant bush, rosemary, lavender and mineral character. Finely textured, with a good layer of fruit and mineral and a well-balanced finish. Very silky. Drink now.”–WS

2004 SAVIGNOLA PAOLINA Chianti Classico Riserva $35 Tremendous richness of fruit, elegant with a perfect integration of oak. “Very concentrated, showing lots of ripe fruit on the nose and palate, with just a hint of vanilla. Full and chewy. There’s lots going on. Best after 2008. 300 cases made.” –WS

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