Chiassobuio 2014 is a natural wine crafted by Tunia, in the Tuscany region in Italy. This red wine is made with 90% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino and 5% Canaiolo grapes, which were planted in 1970, on calcareous clay soils facing south east on the northern border of the Val di Chiana
It was the first wine produced by Tunia. It borrows its name from the stream flowing alongside the vineyards. It is obtained from old vineyards used to produce Chianti in the past, planted in 1970 and made productive again thanks to skilful improvement works. Vines of Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo and Trebbiano coexist in these old vineyards whose grapes were historically used to produce wine in accordance with the Chianti’s recipe formulated by Baron Ricasoli in 1872 to achieve “the perfect wine”.
For Chiassobuio they decided to exclude Trebbiano, while red grapes are picked and made into wine together. Half of the grapes is processed in steel tanks, the other half in 25 hL oak vats. Ageing follows the same pattern: half of the wine rests in steel containers for 36 months, the other half in wood. This is followed by a long maturation period in the bottle to tame the slightly edgy character of Sangiovese: high acidity and initially harsh tannins.
Tunia's Tasting Notes of Chiassobuio
Keeping the glass still, you will perceive balsamic notes, recalling juniper wood, as well as earthy and underbrush overtones. Swirling the glass and allowing the wine to breathe, they will be followed by notes of fresh mushrooms and red fruit. A few minutes later, aromas of dark chocolate and leather will appear, quickly replaced by tobacco hints.
Let’s taste it now. Chiassobuio reveals time-softened tannins and shows a good acidity level that makes it elegant and pleasant to drink. Chiassobuio is a perfect red for a grilled meat mix, even better with a T-bone steak. Other recommended pairings include cured meat, ripened cheese, wild boar stews, giblets and pasta dishes with duck sauce.
