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Ipsus Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

by Caggio · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationChianti ClassicoDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16 °C
Keeps for24 years
Bottled in0.75 l
CaggioTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Sangiovese is organically grown on a dedicated 6.5 ha plot at Il Caggio, at 320–350 m above sea level. The vineyard has southeast and southwest exposures. Its clay and slate soils contain deposits of calcareous marl. The vineyard’s design allows it to absorb five times more CO₂ than it produces.

Grapes

The Sangiovese clones were selected from the family’s experimental vineyard.

Vinification

Fermentation begins spontaneously with wild yeasts.

Ageing

The wine matures for 24 months in tonneaux, 70–80% of them new, and in a 15 hl barrel. Before bottling, it rests for an unspecified period in concrete vessels, followed by further ageing in bottle.

Tasting profile

Powerful and energetic, with a rich texture and a long, savoury finish.