COLLEDILÀ Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole
Distinctive traits: ripe red fruit and plum, complex and elegant structure
This single vineyard Sangiovese lies on a clayey-calcareous soil, known as “alberese”, in the geological formation of Monte Morello, one of the most representative typologies of the Chianti Classico denomination: very stony soil, rich in calcium carbonate and clay and poor in organic substance.
Harvest: Hand picking and selection of the best grapes in the Colledilà vineyard on September 19 and 20th, 2022.
Ageing: 22 months in 500-litre tonneaux of which 30% new and 70% second passage.
Bottling: January 14, 2025.
Alcohol: 14,5 % vol
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red colour. On the nose, notes of cherry and strawberry, spice and boisé emerge with elegance accompanied by light nuances of vanilla. In the mouth it is revealing and juicy, with excellent tannic texture that gives a pleasant and prolonged persistence.
Awards
97/100, James Suckling 2024
95/100, Robert Parker_The Wine Advocate 2024
93/100, Wine Spectator 2024