Chianti, 1961 Red Wine

Name: Chianti 1961 Tenuta Grande - Riserva del Cardinale
Brand: Chianti
SKU: 33854
Price: 99.00 GBP
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Tenuta Grande - Riserva del Cardinale

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 12%

Price:

£99.00

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Description

The 1961 Chianti DOC Riserva from Tenuta Grande – Del Cardinale is a deeply historic bottle from a classic period for Tuscan wines. With more than six decades of bottle age, this wine has long stepped into its tertiary evolution, offering a nuanced and fully mature expression of Sangiovese and the traditional Chianti blend.

Tasting Notes

After more than 60 years in bottle, this wine is likely to present predominantly tertiary aromatics:

Nose:

Dried red cherry and plum remnants
Earthy forest floor and sweet tobacco
Leather, cedar, dried herbs and balsamic hints
Subtle spice and dried floral notes

Palate:

Soft, evolved texture with very mellow tannins
Gentle acidity sustaining the wine’s structure
Savoury, earthy character with hints of dried fruit and spice
Long, elegant finish with a touch of mineral and dried herb nuance

The overall profile is refined and mellow, showing the charm and complexity that only long aging can build in a well‑made Chianti Riserva.

Serving & Food Pairing
Serve at: ~18 °C (64 °F)
Decanting: Gently pour to separate any sediment; full decanting may not be necessary due to the wine’s age.

Good pairings include:
-Slow‑braised beef or pork
-Mushroom risotto or truffle pasta
-Game meats
-Aged pecorino or Tuscan cheeses
-Classic Tuscan dishes like ribollita

Producer

Tenuta Grande – Del Cardinale is associated with traditional Tuscan viticulture. In the 1960s, Chianti DOC was still evolving toward the modern styles, and reserve bottlings like this reflect a classic approach emphasizing balance and maturity rather than power.

Condition

Good conditiona

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