San Felice
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Poggio Rosso 2021
Other years:
2019| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Matured for 20 months in 500-litre French oak barrels; aged in the bottle for 15 months. |
| Other years | 2019 |
- Denomination and grapes: Superior Selection from the Classico zone, 100% Sangiovese grapes
- Vineyard origin: Poggio Rosso vineyard at 400 metres, vines planted in the late 1970s
- Prolonged maturation: 20 months in 500-litre French oak barrels plus 15 months in the bottle
- Aromatic characteristics: plum, blackberry and raspberry, with notes of dark chocolate and coffee
- Structure and service: dry wine, velvety tannins, 14% vol; decant for 1 hour and serve at 18°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Poggio Rosso di San Felice is a still red wine with a Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin (DOCG) produced in Tuscany, made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes. The winemaking process defines a structured style, supported by a pleasant acidity and silky tannins. On the palate, it reveals an enveloping profile reminiscent of notes of plum, blackberry and raspberry, enhanced by nuances of dark chocolate, roasted coffee and sweet spices. Ageing in French oak barrels defines its complexity and significant ageing potential.
Where it comes from
This red wine is born at the San Felice estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the heart of the Siena area. The grapes come from the Poggio Rosso plot, a vineyard located four hundred metres above sea level. The terroir plays a crucial role: the medium-textured soils, characterised by the presence of alberese and galestro, provide an unmistakable territorial imprint. The alberese brings freshness and finesse, while the galestro gives the flavour structure a profound tension and dynamism, precisely reflecting the geological identity of its place of origin.
How it is produced
After the harvest, vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks with maceration on the skins aimed at the optimal extraction of colour and aromas. The subsequent malolactic fermentation contributes to harmonising the flavour profile, making it more velvety. The maturation period involves patient ageing in French oak barrels, completing with careful final refinement. This technical approach results in a wine with a strong character, capable of combining a dry palate with great expressive precision.
History and Curiosities
Produced at the San Felice Estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga, this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione expresses the authentic identity of the Poggio Rosso vineyard. The vines, 100% Sangiovese, planted at an altitude of 400 metres since the late 1970s, result in a limited production of 8,000 bottles. After ageing for 20 months in French oak and 15 months in the bottle, the wine reveals a deep and vibrant structure. This artisanal gem, with an ageing potential of twenty years, translates the mineral essence of the Sienese terroir into an enveloping tasting experience.
Awards
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2021
94/100
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
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
92/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Leonardo Bellaccini
- Hectares: 188
Our winemaker, Leonardo Bellaccini, has pioneered many unique practices. Importantly he sees distinctive characteristics in each of San Felice’s undulating slopes and he treats each vine within the vineyard individually. Having identified five macro-areas Leonardo and his team has planted the grape varieties which thrive in the specific geography and soil. Read more
| Name | San Felice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Poggio Rosso 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green 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 | San Felice |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced at the San Felice Estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga, this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione expresses the authentic identity of the Poggio Rosso vineyard. The vines, 100% Sangiovese, planted at an altitude of 400 metres since the late 1970s, result in a limited production of 8,000 bottles. After ageing for 20 months in French oak and 15 months in the bottle, the wine reveals a deep and vibrant structure. This artisanal gem, with an ageing potential of twenty years, translates the mineral essence of the Sienese terroir into an enveloping tasting experience. |
| Origin | San Felice Estate, Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena), Siena, Tuscany |
| Soil composition | Stony, medium-textured calcareous-marly soils, derived from alberese and galestro; the alberese brings freshness, elegance and mineral notes, while the galestro provides structure, tension and dynamism. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Harvest | Autumn (26 September) |
| Fermentation temperature | 28–30°C |
| Fermentation | 20–25 days |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins for 20–25 days in stainless steel, fermentation at 28–30°C followed by malolactic fermentation; maturation for 20 months in 500 L French oak barrels and bottle ageing for 15 months. |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins for 20–25 days in stainless steel; fermentation at 28–30°C. Malolactic fermentation carried out. |
| Aging | Matured for 20 months in 500-litre French oak barrels; aged in the bottle for 15 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.8 gr/L |
| Year production | 8000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |