Uggiano Chianti Riserva Fagiano 2022

Uggiano Chianti Riserva Fagiano, Tuscany, Italy, 2022

Grapes: A blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, sustainable farming, oaked

Producer Tasting Note:

Warm, rich aromas of black cherry, dried fruits, spice and lightly balsamic notes. Richly flavoured and generous on the palate - with spicy, meaty notes balancing plum characters, fresh cherry acidity and lightly herbal characters. A well structured and integrated wine with great concentration and complexity.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"A classic Sangiovese bouquet with subtle notes of pepper and leather; a juicy texture with lively acidity, finely structured tannins, and plenty of ripe fruit on the finish. Always reliable."

91/100 points, Vinum Wine Magazine, November 2025

"A juicy, textured chianti with aromas of red cherries, flowers and warm spices. Medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Succulent berry character on the palate, with an earthy texture and a long, flavorful finish. Drink or hold."

91/100 points, James Suckling, December 2025

Winemaking: Grapes are sourced from the oldest vines on Uggiano's Colli Fiorentini and Classico properties. After crushing, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel with selected yeasts. The must is pumped over the skins twice a day. After 10-15 days the wine is racked to French oak barriques where it matures for around 12 months. Then it spends a further 6-8 months ageing in large oak casks, with at least 12 months refinement in bottle before release.

Estate: Winemaker Giuseppe Losapio founded Uggiano in the early 70s, and steadily developed the estate at San Vincenzo a Torri. It is now one of the leading producers in the Chianti Colli Fiorentini zone. With 100ha of hillside vineyards (in both Colli Fiorentini and neighbouring Chianti Classico), Uggiano produces classic and classy Tuscan reds from the region's principal grape varieties. 

Food Match: Pici pasta and ragout, or pappardelle pasta with porcini mushrooms