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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2027 to 2044.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 96/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: sour cherry, rose petal, wild fennel, graphite
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco, balsamic
Single-vineyard pure Sangiovese Chianti Rufina Riserva from Selvapiana's Bucerchiale parcel, library-aged.
What it pairs with
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Wild boar pappardelle
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Game ragu and Rufina precision. -
Bistecca alla fiorentina
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Riserva structure for a T-bone. -
Aged Pecorino di Pienza
Crystalline cheese amplifies cherry-and-tobacco.
How to serve Selvapiana Bucerchiale
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Wild boar pappardelle, Bistecca alla fiorentina, Aged Pecorino di Pienza. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-vineyard pure Sangiovese from Selvapiana's Bucerchiale parcel, first vintage 1979. Estate ICEA-organic certified.
- 1979: First Bucerchiale Vigna designation
Facts
- Producer
- Fattoria Selvapiana · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Chianti Rufina DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- 24 months in French and Slavonian oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1979
Frequently asked about Selvapiana Bucerchiale
What does Selvapiana Bucerchiale taste like?
On the nose, sour cherry, rose petal, wild fennel, graphite. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco, balsamic. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard pure Sangiovese Chianti Rufina Riserva from Selvapiana's Bucerchiale parcel, library-aged.
When should I drink Selvapiana Bucerchiale?
Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Selvapiana Bucerchiale?
Wild boar pappardelle is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bistecca alla fiorentina and Aged Pecorino di Pienza. Game ragu and Rufina precision.
What grapes are in Selvapiana Bucerchiale?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Chianti Rufina DOCG Riserva.
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