Le Cinciole
Chianti Classico 2017
Chianti Classico
Born in the first days of the estate’s history, Le Cinciole’s Chianti Classico is a deeply enjoyable, vibrant Sangiovese. Fruit is sourced from entirely organic vineyards in the heart of the DOCG and is spontaneously vinified in neutral containers for two years. The result is an undeniably characteristic Chianti, with an added level of verve from conscientious vineyard management
Vineyard
The vineyards are composed of marl with clay-limestone schists throughout. East/south east exposures facilitate ripening, allowing preferable harvest windows in the temperate Tuscan climate. All wines from Le Cinciole come from organic certified vineyards which have been chemical free since the early 90s and are managed in tandem with sustainable and biodynamic principles.
Winemaking
Grapes are harvested by hand and, after de-stemming, are lightly pressed. Fermentation occurs spontaneously in concrete vats, before being gently drawn off and transferred to other vats for malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for about 12 months in traditional French oak barrels, then brought back to concrete tanks for another 12 months before being bottled.
Vintage
While frost, drought and heat diminished yields and overconcentrated some fruit, great wines exist from talented winemakers who knew how to manage over extraction
Tasting Note
A traditionally styled Chianti Classico, the wine has a well knit tannic structure surrounding a palate of mixed berries and potting soil. A gentle savory character adds complexity and invites a range of pairing options.
Color
Red
Grape Varieties
Sangiovese
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Farming
Organic Certified, Praciticing Biodynamically and Sustainably
Suggested Retail Price
$28
