Danzante Chianti
Tasting Notes
Pale ruby in color with subtle purplish highlights, Danzante Chianti 2007 presents an emphatic, richly-complex nose that at first releases appealing floral notes of sweet violets, followed by dried plum and wild red berry fruit, particularly dark cherry, and then concludes with a spicy array of roasted espresso bean, dark chocolate, and black liquorice. The palate is satin smooth, delicate, and crisp, with supple tannins, while the finish seems almost endless.
Food Pairings & Serving Suggestions
Assorted cold cooked meats, vegetable soups, and filled pastas in meat sauces.
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Ratings and Reviews
87 points - 2004 Danzante Chianti
“Reserved scents of black fruit and forest floor. Dry blackberry flavors are delivered by way of a soft-mouth feel. Cherry appears in the close.”
- The Wine News, October/November 2006
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“Easy to locate elegant reds in the Tuscan region of Chianti. Made primarily from the Sangiovese grape, these reds offer easy drinking at the table... the 2004 Danzante Chianti is fleshy with gripping tannins and vibrant black cherry flavors.”
- Leslie Sbrocco, San Francisco Chronicle, June 15, 2006
The Grape
Sangiovese is the main grape component of Chianti, one of Italy's best known wines. The cultivation of Sangiovese in Tuscany can be traced back through the centuries to ancient Greece and Rome. In fact, the word Sangiovese is derived from Latin "Sanguis Jovis", or "The Blood of Jupiter".
Regional Notes
The Chianti area of Tuscany is known for a warm, sunny growing season, with substantial temperature differential
between day and night. Such conditions produce flavorful, rich grapes. The vines that produce our Sangiovese
grapes are grown in the ‘traditional Tuscany upturned’ system, a variation on the ‘Guyot’ system. The vines are
positioned to point south, which contributes to the complete maturation of the fruit. The cultivation of Sangiovese
in Tuscany can be traced back through the centuries to ancient Greece and Rome. In fact, the word Sangiovese is
derived from Latin “Sanguis Jovis,” or the blood of Jupiter.
Danzante Chianti Technical Information
Appellation: DOCG Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Vineyard Location: Chianti Area, Tuscany
Growing System: Cordon-trained, spur-pruned vines
Time of Harvest: September
Serving Temperature: 60-65 degrees
Winemaker Notes
The grapes were harvested upon full maturation during the middle of September. The wine was vinified using an average maceration time of 8 to 10 days. Temperature was controlled (28-29 °C) during the fermentation to encourage the release of attractive tannins and to develop a clear ruby color, while maintaining the rich fruit aromas characteristic of the Sangiovese grape. After fermentation, the wine was kept in stainless steel temperature controlled tanks until May.
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