Col d'Orcia
Chianti Gineprone 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | Aged for several months in Slavonian and Allier oak barrels, followed by around 4 months in bottle. |
- Name and vintage: Chianti DOCG 2022, still red wine from Tuscany
- Grape composition: 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Ageing: matured in Slavonian and Allier oak, followed by around 4 months in bottle
- Vinification: maceration on the skins for 10–12 days in stainless steel at controlled temperature
- Sensory profile: intense ruby red colour, notes of plum and spices, soft tannins
Description
What kind of wine it is
Gineprone Chianti is a red wine from Col d’Orcia, created from a balanced blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. It displays an intense ruby red colour and offers a bouquet where plum and ripe fruit harmoniously blend with delicate woody spices. On the palate, it stands out for its balanced structure, enhanced by soft, mature tannins. The sip finishes with a fresh, fruity aftertaste, confirming an enveloping character and a pronounced aromatic persistence.
Where it comes from
This red originates in Montalcino, from vines grown at around four hundred and fifty metres above sea level. The calcium-rich soils and minerals give the wine an innate elegance. The Mediterranean climate, protected by Monte Amiata and tempered by Tyrrhenian breezes, ensures a consistent ripening of the grapes. The wine’s name refers to a large juniper typical of the local woodland landscape. The entire production of the winery adheres to the strict principles of organic farming.
How it is produced
The process begins with fermentation on the skins at a controlled temperature in large steel vats, ideal for a gentle extraction of the components. The wine then matures in oak barrels from Slavonia and Allier, the same woods chosen for the winery’s historic reds. A final resting period sets the structural balance, blending the vibrancy of the original fruit with the spicy notes acquired during the slow ageing process in perfect harmony.
History and Curiosities
Gineprone takes its name from a majestic juniper tree located next to the vineyard, a proud symbol of the local vegetation. This organic Chianti DOCG is produced in Montalcino at the historic Col d’Orcia estate, established in 1933 and fully certified organic since 2010. The 2022 vintage expresses the elegance of the estate’s tradition thanks to maturation in Slavonian and Allier oak barrels. As the same barrels used for Brunello are employed, this red wine acquires a balanced structure and a deep connection with its extraordinary territory of origin.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1933
- Oenologist: Antonino Tranchida
- Bottles produced: 700.000
- Hectares: 140
The estate's origins date back to the first half of the 17th century when the family of the Sienese noble knights Della Ciaia established a property in the Sant'Angelo in Colle area that became larger and larger year by year. In the second half of the 19th century, it passed into the hands of the Servadio family and then the Franceschi family.
In 1973, Count Alberto Marone Cinzano took over the estate, intending to contribute to the development and affirmation of Montalcino and its Brunello on world markets.
Our Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento 2016 took second place in the 2024 ‘Enthusiast 100’, the ranking of the best wines of the year signed by the influential American magazine ‘Wine Enthusiast’.
Another wonderful piece of news, which follows Col d'Orcia's nomination as ‘European Winery of the Year’ at the 2024 Wine Star Awards of ‘Wine Enthusiast’ and confirms, for the third consecutive year, our wines at the top of the international rankings and critics. In 2022 the Brunello di Montalcino 2017 entered the top 100 of ‘Wine Spectator’, in 2023 the Poggio al Vento 2016 stood out in the top 100 of ‘James Suckling. Read more
| Name | Col D'Orcia Chianti Gineprone 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Chianti DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Col d'Orcia |
| Story | History and Curiosities Gineprone takes its name from a majestic juniper tree located next to the vineyard, a proud symbol of the local vegetation. This organic Chianti DOCG is produced in Montalcino at the historic Col d’Orcia estate, established in 1933 and fully certified organic since 2010. The 2022 vintage expresses the elegance of the estate’s tradition thanks to maturation in Slavonian and Allier oak barrels. As the same barrels used for Brunello are employed, this red wine acquires a balanced structure and a deep connection with its extraordinary territory of origin. |
| Origin | Montalcino (SI) |
| Climate | Mediterranean climate protected by Mount Amiata with the influence of the Tyrrhenian Sea breeze; a combination of sunshine, low humidity and constant winds |
| Soil composition | Soil rich in limestone and minerals |
| Fermentation temperature | Below 28°C |
| Fermentation | 10 2 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation on the skins for 10 2 days at a controlled temperature in steel tanks; ageing for a few months in Slavonian and Allier oak barrels, followed by about 4 months in the bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation on the skins for 10–12 days at a controlled temperature (below 28°C) in 150 hl stainless steel tanks, low and wide, designed to gently extract tannins and colour; maturation for several months in Slavonian and Allier oak barrels, followed by about 4 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for several months in Slavonian and Allier oak barrels, followed by around 4 months in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |