Sua Maestà il Chianti Classico Gran Selezione “Cellole” 2015 BIO

The article presents Gran Selezione as the top level in the three-tier Chianti Classico quality pyramid. The estate’s Cellole selection is based on organically grown Sangiovese, Merlot and Colorino from Vigna Valluccia, beside the small Cellole borgo in Castellina in Chianti. The place of origin gave the wine its name.

Harvest is conducted by hand from late September into October. Selection begins among the vines and continues at reception, retaining the bunches judged most capable of expressing their character during vinification. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. The 2015 account specifies approximately 24 months in new French-oak tonneaux, selected for the elegance and softness they contribute while retaining a tannic structure intended to mellow with time. After bottling, maturation continues for at least six months in a dedicated temperature-controlled cellar.