La Sala Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2020

La Sala Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2020

La Sala Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2020

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Experience the elegance of the Chianti Classico region with La Sala's Gran Selezione. This wine showcases the unique terroir of San Casciano in Val di Pesa, featuring aromas of ripe cherry, forest fruits, and hints of wild roses and dried orange peel. Full-bodied and velvety, it offers a sapid aftertaste that highlights its depth and balance.

Composition: Predominantly Sangiovese grapes cultivated at 310 meters above sea level. Alberese Limestone, Galestro (Schist), and Macigno del Chianti (Sandstone) soils. Winemaking: Fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts; maceration for three weeks at controlled temperatures. Aging: At least 24 months in a single 38 hl French oak barrel, followed by a minimum of 6 months in bottle.

Wine Critic Reviews

Vinum Wine Magazine (91): Classic nose of forest fruits, herbs, and spices; compact structure with finesse, elegant finish. Excellent companion to Tuscan cuisine. Vintage: 2020.

Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com (95): Brilliant in the sensory profile, showing notes of cherries, red plums, wild strawberries, green mandarins, and wild thyme. Medium body, perfectly ripe soft tannins, and a finish of great grace. Savory and bright from the mid-palate onwards. Best from 2026. Vintage: 2020.

Decanter World Wine Awards (90): Vintage: 2020.

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