Basic Information
Wine
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Year
2021
Description
CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE is the expression of our finest Sangiovese, sourced from a single vineyard in the Castellina in Chianti estate, which matures in tonneaux for 18 months and in concrete tanks for 3 more months.
Denomination
DOCG
Varieties
100% Sangiovese
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location
Castellina in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure
230 m a.s.l.; S-SE exp.
Soils
Loamy
Climate and microclimate
Continental climate, with cold winters (temperatures below 0° C) and very hot summers.
Vinification and aging
Harvest
20.09.21 - 24.09.21
Wine analysis
Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,90‰
Temperature of fermentation
28°C
Must contact
Up to 18 days
Maturing
18 months in tonneaux, 3 additional months in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing
12 months
First year of production
2019
Ageing potential
Fino a 25 anni
Tasting notes
Tasting note
Shows great structure and refined elegance. The bouquet is complex and aromatic with notes of red fruits, herbs, leather, licorice and tobacco.
Perfect with
Complex and structured dishes, roasted meat, wild game and aged cheese
Awards
James Suckling
James Suckling
Vinous
Antonio Galloni
Bibenda