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 | The wine is matured for about 30 months in barriques and tonneaux that are not new. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Product name | Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Cornia 2020 |
| Color | Intense ruby red. |
| Perfume | The nose shows notes of ripe red fruit, plum with hints of vanilla and spices. |
| Taste | In the mouth the entry is enveloping and elegant, balanced but lively with sweet and silky tannins. The finish is long and persistent. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still red Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, 14.5% ABV, produced by Colombaio di Cencio. 100% Sangiovese, 0.75 l bottle, 2020 vintage. A wine born in the heart of Chianti Classico, in Gaiole in Chianti, from Sangiovese grapes grown with passion and respect for nature. Aged for approximately 30 months in previously used barriques and tonneaux, this wine boasts unique complexity and elegance. On the nose, it presents notes of ripe red fruit, plum, with hints of vanilla and spice. Intense ruby red color. On the palate, it is enveloping and elegant, balanced yet lively with sweet, silky tannins. The finish is long and persistent. Perfect with red meats, game, and aged cheeses.
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 from the Chianti massif by a high limestone compactness resting on a sandstone base. This type of soil restrains the vigour of the vines and lengthens the vegetative cycle and enhances the structure of the Chianti. Facing south-south-west, a slope characterised by cool winds with an amphitheatre shape. |
| Harvest | End of September, first days of October. carried out exclusively by hand with selection of the best Sangiovese grapes and rapid transfer to the cellar for 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 | The wine is matured for about 30 months in barriques and tonneaux that are not new. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |