Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $74.30Original €66.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Sangiovese; 13% Merlot; 7% Malvasia Nera
Classification Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Clay and calcareous
Orientation North-East/South-West And North-East/South-East
Harvest Dates Merlot hand harvest began in early-to-mid September; Sangiovese harvest began 22 September and harvest ended 8 October 2020
Sites Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo and Montebuoni vineyards
Grape Clone Sangiovese CC2000 1, CC2000 2, CC2000 4 and CC2000 5; Merlot 343 and 347; Malvasia N and MN6; rootstock 420
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with each variety vinified separately
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Hand harvested into 10 kg crates. Separate indigenous-yeast fermentation at 30–33°C with manual pumpovers lasted 22 days for Sangiovese, 25 days for Merlot and 26 days for Malvasia Nera. After malolactic fermentation in barriques, the wines were blended and matured for 12 months in fine-grained barriques, 22% new and the balance two-year-old. The sheet reports residual sugar below 1 g/L, dry extract 30.4 g/L, vineyard elevation 460–525 m, planting density 2,800–5,500 vines/ha, and vertical-trellis single-Guyot training.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby red; strawberry, red cherry, orange zest, liquorice and leather; silky, supple, succulent and juicy, with ripe red fruit, firm but delicate tannins, lively freshness, dark red fruit, wet earth and wood on the finish
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Sangiovese; 13% Merlot; 7% Malvasia Nera
Classification Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Clay and calcareous
Orientation North-East/South-West And North-East/South-East
Harvest Dates Harvest began 29 August and ended 15 October 2018
Sites Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo and Montebuoni vineyards
Grape Clone Sangiovese CC2000 1, CC2000 2, CC2000 4 and CC2000 5; Merlot 343 and 347; Malvasia N and MN6; rootstock 420
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with each variety vinified separately
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date June 2020
Production Details Hand harvested into 10–12 kg crates. Separate ambient-yeast fermentation at 30–33°C with manual pumpovers lasted 22 days for Sangiovese, 25 days for Merlot and 26 days for Malvasia Nera. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrel; after blending, the wine matured for 12 months in barriques, 22% new. The sheet reports residual sugar below 1 g/L, dry extract 31 g/L, elevation 460–525 m, planting density 2,800–5,500 vines/ha, and vertical-trellis single-Guyot training.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red; red cherry, strawberry, orange zest, liquorice and leather; juicy and succulent with a silky texture, ripe red fruit, firm delicate tannins, lively freshness, dark red fruit, wet earth and wood
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Sangiovese; 13% Merlot; 7% Malvasia Nera
Classification Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Clay and calcareous
Orientation North-East/South-West And North-East/South-East
Harvest Dates Hand harvest began 21 August and ended 2 October 2017
Sites Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo and Montebuoni vineyards
Grape Clone Sangiovese CC2000 1, CC2000 2, CC2000 4 and CC2000 5; Merlot 343 and 347; Malvasia N and MN6; rootstock 420
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled steel tanks, with each variety vinified separately
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date July 2019
Production Details Hand picked into 10–12 kg crates. Separate ambient-yeast vinification at 30–33°C used manual pumpovers and total cuvaison of 22 days for Sangiovese, 25 days for Merlot and 26 days for Malvasia Nera. After malolactic fermentation and blending, the wine matured approximately 12 months in fine-grained oak barriques, 22% new. The sheet reports residual sugar below 0.5 g/L, dry extract 30.7 g/L, elevation 460–525 m, planting density 2,800–5,500 vines/ha, and vertical-trellis single-Guyot training.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red; red cherry, strawberry, orange zest, liquorice and leather; juicy and succulent with a silky texture, ripe red fruit, firm delicate tannins, lively freshness, dark red fruit, wet earth and wood
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Sangiovese; 13% Merlot; 7% Malvasia Nera
Classification Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Clay and calcareous
Orientation North-East/South-West And North-East/South-East
Harvest Dates Merlot harvested 26 September; Sangiovese harvested 3–4 October 2016
Sites Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo and Montebuoni vineyards
Grape Clone Sangiovese CC2000 1, CC2000 2, CC2000 4 and CC2000 5; Merlot 343 and 347; Malvasia N and MN6; rootstock 420
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled steel tanks, with each variety vinified separately
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date July 2018
Production Details Separate ambient-yeast vinification at 30–33°C used manual pumpovers and total cuvaison of 22 days for Sangiovese, 25 days for Merlot and 26 days for Malvasia Nera. After malolactic fermentation and blending, the wine matured approximately 12 months in fine-grained oak barriques, 22% new. The sheet reports residual sugar below 0.5 g/L, dry extract 30.1 g/L, elevation 460–525 m, planting density 2,800–5,500 vines/ha, and vertical-trellis single-Guyot training.
Tasting Notes Pure ruby red; cherry, strawberry and leather; ripe red fruit, succulence, delicate ripe tannins, lively freshness, dark red fruit, wet earth and wood
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Sangiovese; 13% Merlot; 7% Malvasia Nera
Classification Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Clay and calcareous
Orientation North-East/South-West And North-East/South-East
Harvest Dates Merlot harvested 14–16 September; Malvasia Nera 25 September; Sangiovese 2–6 October 2015
Sites Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo and Montebuoni vineyards
Grape Clone Sangiovese CC2000 1, CC2000 2, CC2000 4 and CC2000 5; Merlot 343 and 347; Malvasia N and MN6; rootstock 420
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled steel tanks, with each variety vinified separately
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date July 2017
Production Details Hand picked into 10–12 kg crates. Separate ambient-yeast vinification at 30–33°C used manual pumpovers and total cuvaison of 22 days for Sangiovese, 25 days for Merlot and 26 days for Malvasia Nera. After malolactic fermentation and blending, the wine matured approximately 12 months in fine-grained oak barriques, 22% new. The sheet reports residual sugar below 0.5 g/L and dry extract 40.4 g/L, plus elevation 460–525 m, planting density 2,800–5,500 vines/ha, and vertical-trellis single-Guyot training.
Tasting Notes Pure ruby red; cherry, strawberry and leather; ripe red fruit, succulence, delicate ripe tannins, lively freshness, dark red fruit, wet earth and wood
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2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Sangiovese; 13% Merlot; 7% Malvasia Nera
Classification Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Clay and calcareous
Orientation North-East/South-West And North-East/South-East
Harvest Dates Malvasia Nera harvested 23 September; Merlot 28–29 September; Sangiovese 4–6 October 2014
Sites Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo and Montebuoni vineyards
Grape Clone Sangiovese CC2000 1, CC2000 2, CC2000 4 and CC2000 5; Merlot 343 and 347; Malvasia N and MN6; rootstock 420
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled steel tanks, with each variety vinified separately
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date July 2016
Production Details Manual harvest used 10–12 kg containers. Separate ambient-yeast vinification at 30–33°C used manual pumpovers and total cuvaison of 22 days for Sangiovese, 25 days for Merlot and 26 days for Malvasia Nera. After malolactic fermentation and blending, the wine matured approximately 12 months in fine-grained oak barriques, 20% new. The sheet reports residual sugar below 0.5 g/L and prints extract as '30.9 m/l'; it also gives elevation 460–525 m, planting density 2,800–5,500 vines/ha, and vertical-trellis single-Guyot training.
Tasting Notes Pure ruby red; cherry, strawberry and leather; ripe red fruit, succulence, delicate ripe tannins, lively freshness, dark red fruit, wet earth and wood
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2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Sangiovese; 13% Merlot; 7% Malvasia Nera
Classification Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Very pebbly clay and limestone
Orientation North-East/South-West And North-East/South-East
Harvest Dates Merlot harvested 28 September; Malvasia Nera 1 October; Sangiovese 4–9 October 2013
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone Sangiovese CC2000 1, CC2000 2, CC2000 4 and CC2000 5; Merlot 343 and 347; Malvasia N and MN6; rootstock 420
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled steel tanks, with each variety vinified separately
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date July 2015
Production Volume
Magnums1,318
Production Details Entirely hand harvested into 10–12 kg crates, followed by sorting-bench inspection. Separate ambient-yeast fermentation at 30–33°C used manual pumpovers and cuvaison of 26 days for Sangiovese, 25 days for Merlot and 23 days for Malvasia Nera. After malolactic fermentation and blending, the wine matured 12 months in fine-grained oak barriques, 20% new and the remainder second passage. The sheet reports residual sugar at or below 1 g/L, dry extract 30 g/L, elevation 461–525 m, planting density 2,800–5,200 vines/ha, and vertical-trellis single-Guyot training.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby red with crimson hues; forest berries, plum, ripe and jammy fruit, cinnamon, cloves, tobacco, leather, toast; delicate attack, velvety tannins, rich rounded flavor and a lingering finish
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $74.30Original €66.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Località Ama, 53013 Gaiole in Chianti SI, Italy
Phone
+39 0577 746031
Email
Owner
Lorenza Sebasti
Cellarmaster
Marco Pallanti