Colombaio di Cencio
Colombaio di Cencio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Cornia 2020
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | for about 36 months in non-new barriques and tonneaux. |
Description
Our savoir-faire. Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Cornia is the most representative expression of the grape and its are of origin. All the potency and structure of Chianti Classico that convey breadth to the wine, offset by a lingering finish, in a wine that ages at length, giving Gran Selezione Cornia a vibrant soul.
Awards
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
93/100
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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2020
92/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Oenologist: Manuel Pieri
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 25
As a result, he transformed a rural cottage surrounded by woods into a winery where tradition and modernity coexist peacefully.
The vineyards are divided into three distinct areas within the municipality of Gaiole in Chianti: Cornia, Montelodoli, and Vinci.
The differences between these areas are due to the pedoclimatic characteristics of the areas as well as the type of grapes grown.
The differences between these areas are due to the pedoclimatic features of the areas as well as the type of grapes grown. Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio, are grown in Localita' Cornia Colombaio di Cencio. The winery grows Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot in Località Montelodoli, but only Sangiovese in Località Vinci. Read more
| Name | Colombaio di Cencio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Cornia 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Colombaio di Cencio |
| Origin | Loc. Cornia |
| Climate | Altitude: 460 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South/West. |
| Soil composition | The soil that distinguishes this wine has been characterised since its formation, originating from the Chianti massif, by a large quantity of compact limestone resting on a sandstone base. T his type of soil restrains the vigour of the plant, lengthens the vegetative cycle and enhances the structure of Chianti. Exposed south/south-west, the hillside is shaped like an amphitheatre, characterised by cool winds. |
| Harvest | End of September, first days of October. carried out exclusively by hand with selection and delivery to the cellar of the grapes according to the vine, destemming without crushing. |
| Wine making | Vinification in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for 21 days, with submerged cap post-maceration for 2 months. Racking and pressing. |
| Aging | for about 36 months in non-new barriques and tonneaux. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |