Castelvecchi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve 2016

Castelvecchi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve 2016

Castelvecchi, 0,75 l - 14.50%
100% Sangiovese

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Tuscany - Italy
Red green still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Castelvecchi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve 2016
Madonnino della Pieve, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, is made from pure Sangiovese grapes grown in the vineyard Madonnino that extends in front of the Pieve di Santa Maria Novella in Castelvecchi. This vineyard, one of the oldest in Chianti, offers exceptional bunches that, skilfully managed, produce the extraordinary complexity of an unforgettable wine, also thanks to several harvesting steps if required by the vintage. Madonnino della Pieve is only produced in the best vintages.

Colour

Deep red with garnet hues.

Bouquet

The aroma is complex, with fruity notes evolving into an interesting bouquet of spices, from vanilla to pepper.

Flavour

An expressive, broadly structured, complex and intriguing wine, showing fantastic balance with a long and satisfying finish.

Pairing

Wonderful to accompany dishes of red meat and game. A perfect wine to be enjoyed by itself.

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Castelvecchi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve 2016
Type Red green still
Classification DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese
Country
Region Tuscany
History Maximum expression of the Chianti concept according to Castelvecchi's philosophy. Elegance, character and all the potential of Sangiovese in a single glass. It has achieved the highest international ratings in its category.
Origin Village of Castelvecchi, Town of Radda in Chianti (Siena).
No. plants per hectare 2,700.
Yield per hectare 4,000 kg/hectare.
Vinification The grapes are harvested by hand when perfectly ripe, and maceration lasts for 40 days.
Ageing Madonnino Della Pieve is aged 42 months, of which 24 are in wood, well over the 30 months considered by the existing legislation. Finally, it ages 10 months in the bottle.
Total acidity 6.90 gr/L
pH 3.40
Residual sugars 0.50 gr/L
Production year 7,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Wonderful to accompany dishes of red meat and game. A perfect wine to be enjoyed by itself.
On offer Price Castelvecchi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve 2016 € 42.46  ex VAT

Official awards

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Vintage

Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2016
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2016
xtraWine
90/100 
2016
Decanter
89/100 
2015
Robert Parker
92/100 
2015
Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2015
James Suckling
94/100 
2013
Robert Parker
91/100 
2013
Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2013
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