The Strade Bianchi is an Italian one day race that kicks off the early season bike racing with exceptional style!
This year's edition did not disappoint with one of the most dynamic young riders, Tom Pidcock, winning the race. Pidcock is a mountain bike and cyclocross world champion that is bringing his game to the road racing circuit. He announced his road racing potential at last year's Tour de France with a historic win on the Alpe de Huez.
On to this year's first Lucha Vino challenge with a match up between a Washington Sangiovese flexing muscle up against a Italian Chianti Classico.
2018 Mellisoni Lake Chelan Sangiovese v. 2017 Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva.
Tale of the Tape
100% Sangiovese from 8 year old vines planted on the upper slopes of the Mellisoni Lake Chelan estate vineyard. Harvested September 23rd at 24.5 Brix and pH 3.49.
Aged for 22 months in Seguin Moreau French Oak, 50% New & 50% Once Used with an additional 2 months of bottle age.
2017 Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva Made from Sangiovese, Canaiolo and other red grape varietals. Aged in Slovanian and French oak barrels of various sizes for a year or longer.
