Felsina
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | In March-April, the new wine is transferred to new French oak barriques for over 30 months; this is followed by blending and bottling, then ageing in the bottle for at least 8-12 months before being released for sale. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Felsina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia is a still red wine that represents the excellence of the Chianti Classico area, produced by Felsina. Made from Sangiovese grapes, it expresses a full-bodied and structured style. On the nose, it reveals a complex aromatic profile, intertwining notes of wild berries, earthy nuances, mineral hints and delicate touches of tobacco. On the palate, a pronounced tannic texture emerges, perfectly balancing the sip and leading to a long and harmonious finish. This austere structure makes it ideal for pairing with dishes with bold flavours.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Colonia vineyard, located at the top of Poggio a Rancia, in Tuscany. The vine roots delve into reddish-brown soils, particularly rich in magnesium and iron, resting on a solid base of alberese and calcareous marl. These specific soil formations, combined with a warm and dry climate, favour the late ripening of Sangiovese, giving the raw material intensity and concentration. This vineyard is the result of meticulous agricultural restoration work started by the Poggiali family in 1966.
How it is produced
The harvest involves meticulous manual picking followed by careful selection of the bunches. After destemming and crushing, the must undergoes alcoholic fermentation with prolonged maceration in stainless steel tanks, accompanied by constant punching down and pumping over. This extraction technique defines the wine's profound character. In spring, the wine is transferred to new French oak barrels, where it rests for over thirty months. The production process culminates with the creation of the final blend and a crucial period of bottle ageing, necessary to ensure maximum organoleptic harmony.
History and Curiosities
The Colonia vineyard crowns the vision of the Poggiali family, a project begun in 1966 in honour of grandfather Domenico. The result of complex replanting, this pure Sangiovese expresses masterful power and concentration. Its limited production, restricted to just three thousand numbered bottles, reveals a profound bouquet of wild berries and tobacco, destined to evolve magnificently over time. The 2019 vintage, awarded 96 points by Wine Spectator, is perfect for enriching collections and exclusive vertical tastings.
Awards
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2019
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2019
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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2019
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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2019
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2019
96/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1966
- Oenologist: Franco Bernabei
- Bottles produced: 550.000
- Hectares: 72
In the second half of the 1970s Giuseppe Mazzocolin entered the family business with the task of commercial development. His studies in the Humanities, his wealth of contacts, his elevated work ethic and his respect for Tuscan and Italian culture constitute the foundation for the growth of the Fèlsina winery, paving the way for the beginnings of their international recognition.
Their friendship with Luigi Veronelli and collaboration with oenologist Franco Bernabei shaped a developmental strategy that has proven itself extremely coherent starting with the wines of 1983, the first year of Fontalloro and of Rancia, up to the present day. With Domenico and Giuseppe Poggiali at the helm, an extraordinary development began which, since 1990, also includes Giovanni Poggiali, the oldest of Giuseppe’s three son Read more
| Name | Felsina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Felsina |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Colonia vineyard crowns the vision of the Poggiali family, a project begun in 1966 in honour of grandfather Domenico. The result of complex replanting, this pure Sangiovese expresses masterful power and concentration. Its limited production, restricted to just three thousand numbered bottles, reveals a profound bouquet of wild berries and tobacco, destined to evolve magnificently over time. The 2019 vintage, awarded 96 points by Wine Spectator, is perfect for enriching collections and exclusive vertical tastings. |
| Origin | Vineyard Colonia on the summit of Poggio a Rancia, in the province of Siena |
| Climate | Hot climate and dry environments |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured reddish-brown soils, rich in magnesium and iron on alberese stone and calcareous marl |
| Cultivation system | Single Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5400 |
| Harvest | End of September - early October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28–30 °C |
| Fermentation | 16-20 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; destemming and crushing; alcoholic fermentation at 28–30 °C with maceration in stainless steel tanks for 16–20 days with punching down and pumping over; maturation in new French oak barriques for over 30 months, blending and bottle ageing for 8–12 months |
| Wine making | After destemming and crushing, alcoholic fermentation takes place at 28–30 °C with maceration in large stainless steel tanks for 16–20 days, with automatic punch-downs and daily pump-overs; this is followed by maturation in new French oak barriques for over 30 months, blending and bottling, followed by bottle ageing for 8–12 months. |
| Aging | In March-April, the new wine is transferred to new French oak barriques for over 30 months; this is followed by blending and bottling, then ageing in the bottle for at least 8 2 months before being released for sale. |
| Year production | 3000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |