Uggiano La Scoperta Chianti Riserva is an elegant, deeply structured, and classic Tuscan red wine produced in the rolling hills of Chianti in Tuscany, Italy. Azienda Uggiano was founded by visionary oenologist Giuseppe Losapio, who established a reputation for crafting expressive, traditional Sangiovese wines that balance rustic charm with modern clarity. Bearing the prestigious Riserva designation, this bottling undergoes extended maturation in seasoned oak barrels, showcasing intense dark cherry fruit, savoury herbal nuances, and refined structural depth.

Why You'll Love It

This wine stands out for its quintessential Tuscan personality, combining bright acidity with smooth, wood-aged complexity. Grown on high-altitude hillside vineyards that benefit from warm days and cool summer nights, the Sangiovese grapes retain striking freshness alongside complete ripeness. Matured carefully in large oak casks, it offers an alluring harmony of ripe red cherries, dried earth, leather, and subtle kitchen spices, backed by firm yet polished tannins that make it a superb food wine and a rewarding addition to any cellar.

Vineyard & Production

The grapes are hand-selected from prime hillside vineyard parcels planted on clay-limestone and galestro soils at altitudes between 250 and 400 metres above sea level. Following gentle destemming and crushing, the must undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with extended skin contact to extract rich colour, structural tannins, and varietal aromatics. In accordance with Riserva regulations, the wine is aged for at least twenty-four months, spending a substantial portion of this time maturing in traditional large oak casks (botti) followed by refinement in bottle prior to release.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby-red colour with delicate garnet reflections at the rim. The nose is complex, fragrant, and atmospheric, opening with classic aromas of ripe Morello cherries, dark plums, and crushed dried violets, layered with subtle notes of Tuscan terra cotta, leather, tobacco leaf, and sweet oak spice. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, taut, and elegant, delivering flavours of sour cherry, dark berries, and savoury herbs underpinned by a vibrant beam of Sangiovese acidity and fine, well-integrated tannins that carry into a long, savoury finish.

Perfect Pairings

With its vibrant acidity, firm tannic backbone, and savoury fruit profile, this Chianti Riserva is an outstanding match for rich Italian cuisine and roasted meats. It pairs magnificently with Bistecca alla Fiorentina (grilled T-bone steak), slow-braised wild boar ragù, roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, and duck pappardelle. It is also an exceptional partner for hard Tuscan cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano, cured meats, and wild mushroom risotto.

Grape Varieties

Sangiovese, Canaiolo

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