Episode 306- L’erta…If Chianti had a Grand Cru village, it might be Radda. Real deal Chianti.

About this episode

This episode explores the unique characteristics of the L’erta estate in Radda, Chianti, and its ancient Sangiovese vines.

Send us Fan Mail Perched above the village of Radda in Chianti, this tiny 12-acre estate is carved into steep hillsides at 1,050–1,200 feet, surrounded by forest and bathed in southeastern light. Ancient vines—mostly Sangiovese planted in 1967—dig deep into galestro clay and fractured alberese stone, yielding wines of striking tension and lift. #ertadiradda#chianticlassico#chianticlassico_brunello_lover Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from I...

People in this episode

Host: John Coyle

Topics covered

• Chianti
• wine
• vineyard
• Sangiovese
• agriculture
• Italian wine

Keywords

• Chianti
• L’erta
• Sangiovese
• wine
• vineyard
• agriculture
• Italy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Sangiovese

Places: Radda, Chianti

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