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Le Cinciole

Aluigi Gran Selezione

Chianti Classico

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Aluigi hails from a single vineyard of Le Cinciole’s estate. A newer bottling for the team, the styling conforms to Chianti Classico’s newest labeling allowance: Gran Selezione, requiring even more time before release than a Riserva. This ageing is achieved both in barrel and bottle over the course of three years. The 100% sangiovese benefits from more clay dense soils, providing a generous flavor profile as well as notable age worthiness.

Vineyard

The Gran Selezione is a careful selection of exclusively Sangiovese grapes from a single vineyard at a lower elevation than others from Le Cinciole. The site sees a southwestern exposure and the soil has a greater clay component. All wines from Le Cinciole come from organic certified vineyards, managed in tandem with sustainable and biodynamic principles

Winemaking

Aluigi is vinified by spontaneous fermentation in cement vats. After the racking, elevage occurs in traditional oak barrels (25 hl) where it remains for about 24 months. The wine finishes for a short peroid in cement to soften the texture before bottling.

Vintage

Possibly the best vintage of the 2010s for Tuscany, ideal conditions throughout with slightly lower yields provided clarity and balance to the fruit. Highly collectable

Tasting Note

Tightly packed cherry and leather, finishing with fine layers of earth and soft herbs

Color

Red

Appellation

Chianti Classico

Farming

Organic Certified, Practicing Biodynamically and Sustainably

Suggested Retail Price

$50

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