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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2022 to 2027.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild herbs
Palate: red plum, graphite, tobacco
Panizzi's Chianti Colli Senesi, the San Gimignano red counterpoint to its Vernaccias.
What it pairs with
- Pici al ragu Hand-rolled pici with Sangiovese.More wines for pasta with ragù →Find pici al ragu on TableJourney →
- Crostini di fegatini Chicken-liver crostini Tuscan classic.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find crostini di fegatini on TableJourney →
- Pasta al pomodoro Tomato sweetness and Sangiovese acidity.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →Find pasta al pomodoro on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Panizzi Vertigo Chianti Colli Senesi
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pici al ragu, Crostini di fegatini, Pasta al pomodoro. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Panizzi launched Vertigo as a Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG red in 2001, complementing the estate's Vernaccia portfolio.
- 2001First Vertigo vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Panizzi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (90%), Merlot (10%)
- Classification
- Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG
- Oak
- 10 months in French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
Frequently asked about Panizzi Vertigo Chianti Colli Senesi
What does Panizzi Vertigo Chianti Colli Senesi taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, wild herbs. On the palate, red plum, graphite, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Panizzi's Chianti Colli Senesi, the San Gimignano red counterpoint to its Vernaccias.
When should I drink Panizzi Vertigo Chianti Colli Senesi?
Drink 2 to 7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Panizzi Vertigo Chianti Colli Senesi?
Pici al ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Crostini di fegatini and Pasta al pomodoro. Hand-rolled pici with Sangiovese.
What grapes are in Panizzi Vertigo Chianti Colli Senesi?
The blend is Sangiovese (90%), Merlot (10%). The wine is classified as Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG.
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