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La Corte Chianti Classico Gran Selezione wine — Castello di Querceto winery — Dionysus

La Corte Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

by Castello di Querceto · Tuscany, Italy

Appellation
Chianti ClassicoDOCG
Type
Red
Grapes
100% Sangiovese
Vineyard
Vigna La Corte, a 3.4-hectare vineyard
Line
Chianti Classico
Vintages
2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003
Alcohol
13.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Keeps for
20–25 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
Castello di QuercetoTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

La Corte comes from the 3.4-hectare Vigna La Corte, situated at 440–470 metres above sea level. The vineyard is trained to Guyot at a density of 5,500 vines per hectare.

Grapes

100% Sangiovese.

Vinification

Fermentation lasts approximately 15 days at 28°C.

Ageing

The wine matures for at least 30 months in total, including three months in bottle.

Technical data

Alcohol: 13.5%. Average production: 10,000 bottles. Ageing potential: 20–25 years.

Tasting profile

Bright ruby red in colour, balanced and elegant, with pronounced character. Red-fruit scents meet herbal aromas and a light balsamic nuance. The finish is long and smooth.

Serving and pairing

Pair with roasted red meats, bistecca alla Fiorentina, fresh cheeses and medium-aged cheeses.

Label / history

The first production dates to 1904. After more than a century as an IGT wine, La Corte entered the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione denomination as a pure Sangiovese.