Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | EUR 46.00≈ $52.84 · £39.44 | www.26generazioni.com ↗ |
Latest Technical Specifications · 2022
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.31 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 5.92 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Limestone-rich soil with a moderate clay component
Harvest Dates Harvest began in the last week of September and ended in the first week of October 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Pressing Method Destemmed Berries Were Selected And Gently Crushed
Oak Types French oak with a small proportion of Hungarian oak
Sulfites 77.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details After destemming, selection and gentle crushing, alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 10 days and was followed by at least another 10 days of skin maceration. After racking and completed malolactic fermentation, the wine matured for several months in French oak with a small Hungarian-oak component, was bottled at the estate and rested in bottle before release. The exact-vintage trade listing additionally reports filtration, a natural-cork closure, a recommended serving range of 18–20 °C and 12 months in large wooden casks; the producer itself states only 'several months' and does not specify vessel size.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby; marasca cherry, currant, dog rose, lavender, chestnut honey and iron; enveloping palate with freshness, refined sweet tannins and a long, persistent, savory finish
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.31 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 5.92 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Limestone-rich soil with a moderate clay component
Harvest Dates Harvest began in the last week of September and ended in the first week of October 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Pressing Method Destemmed Berries Were Selected And Gently Crushed
Oak Types French oak with a small proportion of Hungarian oak
Sulfites 77.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details After destemming, selection and gentle crushing, alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 10 days and was followed by at least another 10 days of skin maceration. After racking and completed malolactic fermentation, the wine matured for several months in French oak with a small Hungarian-oak component, was bottled at the estate and rested in bottle before release. The exact-vintage trade listing additionally reports filtration, a natural-cork closure, a recommended serving range of 18–20 °C and 12 months in large wooden casks; the producer itself states only 'several months' and does not specify vessel size.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby; marasca cherry, currant, dog rose, lavender, chestnut honey and iron; enveloping palate with freshness, refined sweet tannins and a long, persistent, savory finish
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Limestone-rich soil with a moderate clay component
Harvest Dates Harvest began in the latter part of September and ended around mid-October 2021
Estate Grown Yes
Pressing Method Destemmed Berries Were Selected And Gently Crushed
Oak Types French and Hungarian oak
Production Details After destemming, careful berry selection and gentle crushing, alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 10 days, followed by another 10–12 days of skin maceration. After racking and completion of malolactic fermentation, the wine matured for several months in French and Hungarian oak, was bottled at the estate and rested in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; ripe cherry, orange peel, violet, dog rose and vanilla; enveloping, refined, lively and juicy palate with sweet intense tannins and a persistent white-chocolate aftertaste
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Limestone-rich soil with a moderate clay component
Harvest Dates 20 September through the first days of October 2017
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks for malolactic fermentation
Pressing Method Destemmed Berries Were Selected And Gently Crushed
Oak Types Hungarian oak with a small proportion of French oak
Production Details After destemming, selection and gentle crushing, alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 10 days and was followed by 10–12 additional days of skin maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurred in stainless-steel tanks; the lots were then tasted, selected and blended before several months of maturation in Hungarian oak with a small French-oak component.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; ripe red fruit, cherry in alcohol, sour cherry, balsamic notes, aromatic herbs, cloves and chocolate; rich palate with integrated tannins, freshness and savoriness
Critics Ratings Wine Enthusiast 92/100; James Suckling 95/100; Antonio Galloni 93/100
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2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Limestone-rich soil with a moderate clay component
Harvest Dates Harvest started on 20 September 2012
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Wood vessels for malolactic fermentation
Pressing Method Destemmed Berries Were Selected And Gently Crushed
Oak Types Hungarian oak
Barrel Size Barriques
Production Details After destemming, selection and gentle crushing, alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 10 days and was followed by 10–12 additional days of skin maceration. The wines were transferred to wood for spontaneous malolactic fermentation, completed by the end of the year. Vineyard-origin lots remained separate during approximately 12 months in Hungarian-oak barriques, were regularly tasted and monitored, then blended after maturation, estate-bottled and further matured in bottle.
Tasting Notes Ruby with violet reflections; cherry, sour cherry, forest berries and exotic fruit; balanced and enveloping with mature velvety tannins and a savory, vibrant, persistent finish
Critics Ratings Antonio Galloni 93/100; James Suckling 92/100; Wine Enthusiast 93/100
Sources: www.antinori.it ↗ · Compare this vintage