Castelvecchi Madonnino della Pieve Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016
Tuscany, ItalyGran Selezione sits at the top of the sangiovese heap in Chianti, and old vineyards like Madonnino planted in Radda in 1970 play their part. The bunches are picked over time as they reach maturity and are fermented separately. The ageing is 24 months in young French barriques plus 18 months in large barrels. The result is a powerhouse Chianti awash in wild cherry and long, round, soft tannins flecked with spice, balsamico, and violets. This is a giant of a wine and one that will require a decade of ageing to reach its zenith or more. A mushroom risotto or wild boar are in its future.Tasted: 01 July 2023Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$95.00
750ml
private wine stores
Producer: CastelvecchiDistributors: Grand Cru Imports Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 348381UPC: 8006297006192
Castelvecchi Madonnino della Pieve Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016
Tuscany, ItalyThis Gran Selezione sangiovese comes off Radda in Chianti's Madonnino vineyard, planted in 1970. Picked over sever triers, each fermented separately, with 40 days' maceration. It continues aging over 24 months in young French barriques, followed by 18 months in large barrels. Powerful and stately, with wild cherry, black raspberry, worked leather, and perfumed dried florals, wrapped up with ample structural and sueded tannins and seasoned with hoisin and cracked peppercorns. It is very polished and prime for drinking now, but it will undoubtedly cellar well with its Diam10 closure.Tasted: 29 July 2023Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$95.00
750ml
private wine stores
Producer: CastelvecchiDistributors: Grand Cru Imports Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 348381UPC: 8006297006192
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