Vallepicciola
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Lapina 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged in barriques, tonneaux and large casks for about 24-26 months; 6-8 months in bottle. |
- Name: Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, Vallepicciola Vigneto Lapina 2021
- Grapes and area: 100% Sangiovese from Pievasciata, vineyard at 380-440 metres
- Vinification: in steel and cement, 15 days maceration, malolactic fermentation in oak
- Ageing: in barriques, tonneaux and large barrels for 24-30 months, 6-8 months in bottle
- Pairing: meats, game and cheeses; serve at 16-20°C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Vallepicciola Vigneto Lapina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is a red wine with a rich profile, made from Sangiovese grapes. This interpretation of Chianti Classico presents itself with a ruby red colour and violet highlights. On the nose, it offers a broad and defined bouquet, characterised by clear notes of plum, blackberry, vanilla and sweet spices. On the palate, the sip reveals a perfect harmony between fruit and acidity, supported by soft and velvety tannins that lead to a persistent finish, ideal when paired with succulent game ragù.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Pievasciata, in the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga, from a single vineyard located between 380 and 440 metres above sea level. The vines, cultivated organically and sustainably, grow on limestone and clay soils, rich in marl, galestro and alberese, ideal soils for enhancing a pronounced mineral component. The Vallepicciola estate was established from the restoration of an ancient convent and is distinguished by the meticulous care of the rows trained with spurred cordon and Guyot, capable of offering a faithful and defined expression of the territory.
How it is produced
Production begins with a meticulous manual harvest between the end of September and the beginning of October. Fermentation takes place in cement vats or steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with maceration on the skins for about fifteen days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in barriques, tonneaux and large French oak barrels for a period ranging from twenty-four to thirty months. This slow passage in wood consolidates its structure and is completed with a further refinement of six to eight months before release.
History and Curiosities
Born from the restoration of an ancient convent in Pievasciata, the Vallepicciola estate embodies the genuine passion of the Bolfo family. In this evocative Sienese landscape stands the exclusive Lapina Vineyard, a true gem among the estate’s 110 hectares of vines. Each bottle, adorned with a label depicting the unique King Berardo, encapsulates the profound heritage and most prestigious soul of Chianti Classico, in the heart of Castelnuovo Berardenga.
Awards
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2021
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1996
- Oenologist: Alessandro Cellai coadiuvato da Erasmo Mazzone
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 107
In this 265-hectare property, where centuries-old woods intertwine with more than 4,000 olive trees, 107 hectares of excellent vines are skilfully cultivated, each with its own unique and precious history: Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay. Read more
| Name | Vallepicciola Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Lapina 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Vallepicciola |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the restoration of an ancient convent in Pievasciata, the Vallepicciola estate embodies the genuine passion of the Bolfo family. In this evocative Sienese landscape stands the exclusive Lapina Vineyard, a true gem among the estate’s 110 hectares of vines. Each bottle, adorned with a label depicting the unique King Berardo, encapsulates the profound heritage and most prestigious soul of Chianti Classico, in the heart of Castelnuovo Berardenga. |
| Origin | Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena), Pievasciata |
| Soil composition | Limestone and clay with the presence of marl (galestro) and alberese |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon and Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | End of September - first ten days of October |
| Fermentation | Approximately 15 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel vats or concrete tanks at controlled temperature, with maceration for about 15 days; malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels; ageing in barriques, tonneaux and large barrels; further ageing in bottle. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in small stainless steel vats at controlled temperature; maceration in steel for about 15 days; malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels; ageing in barriques, tonneaux and large barrels for about 24-26 months; 6-8 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged in barriques, tonneaux and large casks for about 24-26 months; 6-8 months in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |