{"id":2120,"date":"2026-08-22T15:22:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T15:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/?p=2120"},"modified":"2026-08-22T15:22:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T15:22:55","slug":"radda-vs-trentino-wine-geology-rock-in-the-glass-at-radda-nel-bicchiere-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/en\/2026\/08\/22\/radda-vs-trentino-wine-geology-rock-in-the-glass-at-radda-nel-bicchiere-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Radda vs. Trentino Wine Geology: Rock in the Glass at Radda nel Bicchiere 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<h3>A liquid secret lies hidden beneath our feet<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1855 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/le-degustazioni-a-radda-nel-bicchiere-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"come-apparecchiare-una-sala-per-degustazioni\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/le-degustazioni-a-radda-nel-bicchiere-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/le-degustazioni-a-radda-nel-bicchiere-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/le-degustazioni-a-radda-nel-bicchiere-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/le-degustazioni-a-radda-nel-bicchiere-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/le-degustazioni-a-radda-nel-bicchiere-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/le-degustazioni-a-radda-nel-bicchiere-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/le-degustazioni-a-radda-nel-bicchiere.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest: my initial instinct when preparing for the <strong>Radda nel Bicchiere<\/strong> event, was to say no. &#8220;I\u2019ll talk about everything except<br \/>\ngeology,&#8221; confessed C<strong>lizia Zuin\u2014named Sommelier of the Year 2025 by *Gambero Rosso<\/strong>*\u2014recalling the origins of the<strong> seminar<\/strong> held on <strong>Saturday,May 23, 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then came a timely, provocative nudge from a sommelier friend in London: &#8220;Are you crazy? If you go to Radda and don&#8217;t talk<br \/>\nabout geology, what are you going to talk about?&#8221;<br \/>\nIt took months of reflection to make sense of the stones and grasp a truth we often forget: geology isn&#8217;t just an academic device meant to<br \/>\nbore you. Geology is the keystone of what we hold in our glass. To make the experience truly immersive, the entire session in the Sala del<br \/>\nPodest\u00e0 of the city hall was structured as a sensory labyrinth, where every numbered glass on the table corresponded precisely to the slides<br \/>\nprojected in the room. This is where the invisible thread connecting the rigidity of stone to the profound emotion of each sip was revealed by<br \/>\nClizia Zuin.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1857 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/produttori-di-radda-Nel-Bicchiere-2026-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"i produttori trentini e raddesi a Radda nel Bicchiere 2026\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/produttori-di-radda-Nel-Bicchiere-2026-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/produttori-di-radda-Nel-Bicchiere-2026-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/produttori-di-radda-Nel-Bicchiere-2026-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/produttori-di-radda-Nel-Bicchiere-2026-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/produttori-di-radda-Nel-Bicchiere-2026-700x1244.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/produttori-di-radda-Nel-Bicchiere-2026.jpg 1148w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The &#8220;Kardashian of Sciences&#8221;: the immediacy of the earth<\/h3>\n<p>In order to bring levity to a seemingly austere topic, Clizia Zuin offered a pop-culture provocation: &#8220;Geology is the Kardashian of the<br \/>\nsciences.&#8221; Beneath the irony lies a profound truth: it is a blatantly visible and immediate subject, with macro-evidence plain for all to see.<br \/>\nThere is no need to invent anything new; One need only observe what is already there to transform it into a formidable tool for enological<br \/>\ninterpretation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1869\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Trentino-vs-Radda-a-radda-nel-Bicchiere-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"tutti i vini protagonisti alla degustazione del Trentino di Radda nel Bicchiere\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Trentino-vs-Radda-a-radda-nel-Bicchiere-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Trentino-vs-Radda-a-radda-nel-Bicchiere-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Trentino-vs-Radda-a-radda-nel-Bicchiere-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Trentino-vs-Radda-a-radda-nel-Bicchiere-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Trentino-vs-Radda-a-radda-nel-Bicchiere-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Trentino-vs-Radda-a-radda-nel-Bicchiere-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Trentino-vs-Radda-a-radda-nel-Bicchiere.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The Radda in Chianti puzzle: the four souls of the terroir<\/h3>\n<p>We encounter the true heart of the land in Radda\u2014a geological mosaic described as a veritable &#8220;puzzle of soils and altitudes,&#8221; where ancient<br \/>\nsandy seafloor has transformed into something extraordinary:<\/p>\n<p>Galestro: Calcareous clay. It combines the strength and water-retention\u00a0 properties of clay with the ideal environment provided by limestone.<\/p>\n<p>Macigno: Pure sandstone. Sand compacted over millennia by the weight of the overlying sea.<\/p>\n<p>Alberese: Marly limestone. A stone that tends to crumble easily, typical of areas where waters once receded.<\/p>\n<p>Sillano Formation: A primordial marine chaos\u2014a jumbled mix of many different soil types.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1871\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/radda-nel-Bicchiere-degustazione-2026-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Radda nel Bicchiere 2026 degustazione guidata\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/radda-nel-Bicchiere-degustazione-2026-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/radda-nel-Bicchiere-degustazione-2026-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/radda-nel-Bicchiere-degustazione-2026-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/radda-nel-Bicchiere-degustazione-2026-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/radda-nel-Bicchiere-degustazione-2026-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/radda-nel-Bicchiere-degustazione-2026.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The character of Sangiovese: the chameleon of the land<\/h3>\n<p>Geology also allows us to draw a parallel with the king of Tuscan grape varieties: Sangiovese is like that person who always manages to land on<br \/>\ntheir feet, one way or another. It possesses a magnetic personality yet radically transforms its character depending on where it takes root.<br \/>\nWhile in Radda it expresses itself through the sharp verticality typical of Chianti soils, a move to Modigliana in the Romagna Apennine Mountains<br \/>\nreveals a Sangiovese of a completely different nature, one capable of winning over devoted &#8220;disciples&#8221; among sommeliers thanks to an expression that is vastly different, yet equally profound.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1873\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/seminario-di-Clizia-Zuin-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"i vini scelti da Clizia Zuin per il seminario\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/seminario-di-Clizia-Zuin-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/seminario-di-Clizia-Zuin-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/seminario-di-Clizia-Zuin-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/seminario-di-Clizia-Zuin-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/seminario-di-Clizia-Zuin-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/seminario-di-Clizia-Zuin.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Why geology is an economic factor (The 2016 Vintage)<\/h3>\n<p>Understanding the soil is not merely an aesthetic indulgence; it is an economic necessity. A mistake made during excavation or soil analysis<br \/>\nprior to planting condemns the vineyard to struggle and the winegrower to lose hundreds of thousands of euros.<\/p>\n<p>The land is unforgiving, yet it knows how to reward the winegrower. When the climate aligns perfectly, as it did in 2016, the vintage was<br \/>\nunanimously hailed as &#8220;splendid and ideal.&#8221; Data from Assoenologi confirms that 2016 saw extraordinary climatic similarities between<br \/>\nCentral and Northern Italy. Despite some spring frosts that slightly reduced volumes compared to 2015, the quality in the glass was so<br \/>\nexceptional that it made everyone say: &#8220;I would love to have a vintage like this for at least three years in a row.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4>TRENTINO: Maritime and Mountain Elegance<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1875\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2017-Cantine-Monfort-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"cantine Monfort pinot nero 2017\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2017-Cantine-Monfort-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2017-Cantine-Monfort-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2017-Cantine-Monfort-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2017-Cantine-Monfort-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2017-Cantine-Monfort-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2017-Cantine-Monfort.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cantine Monfort \u2013 Pinot Nero Trentino DOC 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nA vibrant color typical of Pinot Nero in a stage of evolution, with a garnet rim. Intense notes of small red fruits, reminiscent of fruit<br \/>\npreserved in spirits with the balsamic freshness of dried mint. Time has refined and softened the tannins. On the palate, the focus is not on<br \/>\npower but on a pleasant and relaxed character with a silky, enveloping texture.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1877\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2016-Maso-Cantaghel-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Maso-Cantaghel-Pinot Nero 2016\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2016-Maso-Cantaghel-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2016-Maso-Cantaghel-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2016-Maso-Cantaghel-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2016-Maso-Cantaghel-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2016-Maso-Cantaghel-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2016-Maso-Cantaghel-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-Nero-2016-Maso-Cantaghel.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Maso Cantanghel \u2013 Pinot Nero Trentino DOC 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nA high-altitude Pinot Nero of great stylistic precision, crafted to highlight the identity of a single vineyard through freshness and<br \/>\nmountain elegance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1879\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Villarom-Pinot-Nero-2016-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Villarom pinot nero 2016\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Villarom-Pinot-Nero-2016-461x1024.jpg 461w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Villarom-Pinot-Nero-2016-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Villarom-Pinot-Nero-2016-768x1707.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Villarom-Pinot-Nero-2016-691x1536.jpg 691w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Villarom-Pinot-Nero-2016-700x1556.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Villarom-Pinot-Nero-2016.jpg 918w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vallarom \u2013 Pinot Nero Trentino DOC 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A single-vineyard cru situated at an altitude of 500 meters. The aroma is dominated by a deep, brooding complexity of medicinal herbs, rhubarb,<br \/>\nand fever tree alongside a distinct mineral note of graphite and tar. On the palate, it displays tenacious, authentic yet elegant tannins, with<br \/>\nexceptional grip and a taut acidity that promises monumental aging potential (up to 10 years).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1881\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-nero-2016-Dalzocchio-1024x915.jpg\" alt=\"Pinot nero 2016 Dalzocchio\" width=\"1024\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-nero-2016-Dalzocchio-1024x915.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-nero-2016-Dalzocchio-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-nero-2016-Dalzocchio-768x686.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-nero-2016-Dalzocchio-1536x1373.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-nero-2016-Dalzocchio-700x625.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pinot-nero-2016-Dalzocchio.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Elisabetta Dalzocchio \u2013 Pinot Nero 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The nose opens like a kaleidoscope of fresh small red fruits and just-ripened berries, herbaceous notes of cut grass and wet leaves, and<br \/>\na deep undertone of humus and a summer forest after the rain. The palate offers extraordinary juiciness, supported by well-integrated tannins<br \/>\nwith a vegetal character and the balsamic freshness of eucalyptus.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>RADDA IN CHIANTI: The Verticality of Sangiovese<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1859\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Santa-Caterina-2016-Chianti-Classico-Castello-di-Albola-1024x968.jpg\" alt=\"Chianti Classico 2016 Santa Caterina Castello di Albola\" width=\"1024\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Santa-Caterina-2016-Chianti-Classico-Castello-di-Albola-1024x968.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Santa-Caterina-2016-Chianti-Classico-Castello-di-Albola-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Santa-Caterina-2016-Chianti-Classico-Castello-di-Albola-768x726.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Santa-Caterina-2016-Chianti-Classico-Castello-di-Albola-1536x1452.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Santa-Caterina-2016-Chianti-Classico-Castello-di-Albola-700x662.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Santa-Caterina-2016-Chianti-Classico-Castello-di-Albola.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Castello di Albola \u2013 Chianti Classico DOCG 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nA markedly dark, brooding color (set by starting malolactic fermentation immediately after alcoholic fermentation to protect the wine from<br \/>\nbacteria). A deep, earthy nose featuring Mediterranean chaparral, soil, myrtle, and ripe Marasca cherry (almost black cherry). On the palate, it<br \/>\ndisplays impressive concentration of dark fruit, underpinned by a perfect balance between dense tannins, stinging acidity, and the<br \/>\nfreshness derived from high altitude.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1861\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Val-delle-Corti-2016-1024x814.jpg\" alt=\"Val delle Corti Chianti Classico 2016\" width=\"1024\" height=\"814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Val-delle-Corti-2016-1024x814.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Val-delle-Corti-2016-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Val-delle-Corti-2016-768x611.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Val-delle-Corti-2016-1536x1221.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Val-delle-Corti-2016-700x556.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Val-delle-Corti-2016.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Val delle Corti \u2013 Chianti Classico DOCG 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A wine characterized by a sunny, exuberant profile and immense charm and finesse. Floral aromas of slightly withered red roses stand out,<br \/>\nalongside a beautiful blood orange citrus note that extends to the palate, delivering a juicy, dynamic sip with intrinsic elegance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1863\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Podere-capaccia-Chianti-Classico-2026-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Chianti Classico Podere Capaccia 2016\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Podere-capaccia-Chianti-Classico-2026-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Podere-capaccia-Chianti-Classico-2026-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Podere-capaccia-Chianti-Classico-2026-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Podere-capaccia-Chianti-Classico-2026-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Podere-capaccia-Chianti-Classico-2026-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Podere-capaccia-Chianti-Classico-2026-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Podere-capaccia-Chianti-Classico-2026.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Podere Capaccia \u2013 Chianti Classico DOCG 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A vertical and chameleon-like Sangiovese, where the rigidity of the stone translates into a sharp, taut sip, possessing great finesse and a<br \/>\nlively, responsive elegance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1865\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Poggerino-Bugialla-2016-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Poggerino-Riserva-Chianti-Classico-Bugialla-2016\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Poggerino-Bugialla-2016-461x1024.jpg 461w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Poggerino-Bugialla-2016-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Poggerino-Bugialla-2016-768x1707.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Poggerino-Bugialla-2016-691x1536.jpg 691w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Poggerino-Bugialla-2016-700x1556.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Poggerino-Bugialla-2016.jpg 918w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Poggerino \u2013 Chianti Classico Riserva &#8220;Vigna Bugialla&#8221; 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nA Sangiovese of extraordinary breadth and polyphenolic extraction. Extended skin contact extracts deep yet incredibly velvety tannins,<br \/>\nsupported by the vibrant acidity typical of Radda\u2019s soils, with notes of earthiness and concentrated small black fruits.<\/p>\n<h4>Conclusions: Radda\u2019s Profound Lesson in the Glass<\/h4>\n<p>What do we take away from this sensory journey guided by Clizia Zuin? Above all, an awareness that terroir is not a static concept, but a<br \/>\ndynamic force.\u00a0 Trentino demonstrated how the pinpoint precision of Pinot Noir can only be achieved through a meticulous study of wind patterns, mountain altitudes, and that sedimentary &#8220;limestone bank&#8221; which yields wines that are silky yet razor-sharp. Radda in Chianti reaffirmed the supremacy of its verticality, defined by marl and clay, where Sangiovese shuns crowd-pleasing softness by drawing sustenance from the rugged soil to<br \/>\nbecome a chameleon capable of withstanding the test of time.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, geology triumphed over marketing. While it is true that wine is crafted by human hands in the cellar, the profound character was<br \/>\nformed millions of years earlier, amidst the silence and stubbornness of the rock.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1867\" src=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trentanni-di-radda-nel-bicchiere-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Date Radda nel Bicchiere 2027\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trentanni-di-radda-nel-bicchiere-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trentanni-di-radda-nel-bicchiere-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trentanni-di-radda-nel-bicchiere-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trentanni-di-radda-nel-bicchiere-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trentanni-di-radda-nel-bicchiere-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trentanni-di-radda-nel-bicchiere-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vignaiolidiradda.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trentanni-di-radda-nel-bicchiere.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>That is how the Radda vs. Trentino wine geology showdown unfolded; who knows who will take the stage in 2027 for the 30th-anniversary edition <\/strong><strong>of Radda nel Bicchiere! We look forward to seeing you in Radda in Chianti on May 22 and 23, 2027.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A liquid secret lies hidden beneath our feet Let\u2019s be honest: my initial instinct when preparing for the Radda nel Bicchiere event, was to say no. &#8220;I\u2019ll talk about everything except geology,&#8221; confessed Clizia Zuin\u2014named Sommelier of the Year 2025 by *Gambero Rosso*\u2014recalling the origins&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1853,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Radda vs. Trentino Wine Geology: Rock in the Glass at Radda nel Bicchiere 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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