Colombaio di Cencio
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Cornia 2021
Other years:
2020| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 30 months in barriques and tonneaux that are not new. |
| Other years | 2020 |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Colombaio di Cencio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Cornia is a still red wine that embodies the most authentic essence of Sangiovese. It displays a deep ruby hue, heralding a clear bouquet defined by notes of ripe red fruit and plum, enriched with hints of vanilla and sweet spices. On the palate, it offers an enveloping entry, supported by sweet, silky tannins that lead to a long-lasting finish. Thanks to its balance between structure and freshness, it pairs superbly with red meats and game, mature cheeses, and first courses with elaborate sauces, benefiting from about an hour of decanting.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from vineyards located in the areas of Cornia, Montelodoli, and Vinci, in the municipality of Gaiole in Chianti, the beating heart of Chianti Classico. The rows are arranged on slopes forming a natural amphitheatre with a south and south-west exposure, constantly ventilated by fresh breezes. The limestone terroir with a sandstone base is essential for containing the vigour of the vines and promoting a prolonged vegetative cycle. These soil and climate conditions allow the Sangiovese to express a dense texture and a consistent flavour progression. Strict manual selection ensures the integrity of the fruit, which is quickly brought to the cellar to preserve its aromatic quality.
How it is produced
The vinification process involves gentle destemming without crushing, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks. The extraction of noble substances takes place through submerged cap maceration, prolonged to ensure optimal integration of phenolic components. The wine then matures for about thirty months in used barrels, a choice aimed at enhancing the complexity and stability of the sip without overwhelming the fruity notes with excessive woodiness. The result is a wine of great harmony, distinguished by exemplary technical clarity and an excellent capacity for ageing over time.
History and Curiosities
The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Cornia represents the winemaking excellence of the Colombaio di Cencio estate, in Gaiole in Chianti. Produced from hand-picked, selected Sangiovese grapes at an altitude of 460 metres, this vibrant red fully expresses a limestone terroir that enhances its profound structure. Expert maturation for around thirty months in barriques and tonneaux refines its profile, offering an enveloping sip with silky tannins. Awarded 92 points by Suckling, the 2021 vintage boasts a long finish, ideal for memorable occasions.
Awards
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2021
92/100
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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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 Gaiole Cornia 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Colombaio di Cencio |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Cornia represents the winemaking excellence of the Colombaio di Cencio estate, in Gaiole in Chianti. Produced from hand-picked, selected Sangiovese grapes at an altitude of 460 metres, this vibrant red fully expresses a limestone terroir that enhances its profound structure. Expert maturation for around thirty months in barriques and tonneaux refines its profile, offering an enveloping sip with silky tannins. Awarded 92 points by Suckling, the 2021 vintage boasts a long finish, ideal for memorable occasions. |
| Origin | Località Cornia, Gaiole in Chianti (Siena), Toscana, Italia |
| Soil composition | Elevata pietrosità calcarea compatta su base di arenaria |
| Harvest | End of September - early October; manual harvest |
| Fermentation | 21 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with submerged cap maceration and ageing for about 30 months in non-new barriques and tonneaux |
| Wine making | Vinification in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for 21 days, with post-maceration under submerged cap for 2 months; racking and pressing; ageing for about 30 months in barriques and tonneaux that are not new. |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 30 months in barriques and tonneaux that are not new. |
| Year production | 250000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |