Le Cinciole
Aluigi Gran Selezione 2016
Chianti Classico
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
Grape Varieties
Sangiovese
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Farming
Organic Certified, Practicing Biodynamically and Sustainably
Suggested Retail Price
$50
