San Felice
Chianti Classico Riserva Il Grigio 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 80% of the mass matures in Slavonian oak barrels (60/90 hl) for 24 months, while the remaining 20% matures in 225-litre French oak barriques. Aged in bottle for about 6 months. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva is a Tuscan red wine made from Sangiovese grapes. It embodies the authentic style of Chianti Classico, with a full-bodied and austere profile, balanced by a juicy acidity and soft tannins. The bouquet is intense and persistent, with notes of violet, redcurrant, blackberry and tobacco. On the palate, it reveals black cherry, wild berries and spices, with an aromatic texture derived from the wood. The sip culminates in a long and savoury finish, ideal for grilled meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the province of Siena, one of the most renowned areas of Chianti Classico. The Sangiovese vines grow between 300 and 400 metres above sea level, benefiting from excellent exposure. The limestone subsoil, with white marl, clay and sandstone sands from the Macigno del Chianti, provides a loamy-clay matrix ideal for imparting structure and freshness. San Felice follows strict criteria, limiting yields and selecting only the finest grapes for this label.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place between September and October. Vinification involves alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks and a maceration of about twenty days to extract colour and substance. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for a long period in large Slavonian oak barrels, while a small portion is aged in French oak barrels to integrate spicy notes. A final ageing of six months perfects the taste balance before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
Grigio di San Felice boasts a history of international prestige and is born from a rigorous selection that allocates only 20% of the finest Sangiovese grapes to this label. Produced in full compliance with the strict regulations of Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva, this wine comes from Sienese vineyards with yields limited to just 3 kg per vine. Thanks to its excellence, this distinguished red has collected illustrious international awards for years, bringing the highest expression of the Tuscan terroir to the world.
Awards
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2022
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2022
90/100
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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2022
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2022
90/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Riserva Il Grigio 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | San Felice |
| Story | History and Curiosities Grigio di San Felice boasts a history of international prestige and is born from a rigorous selection that allocates only 20% of the finest Sangiovese grapes to this label. Produced in full compliance with the strict regulations of Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva, this wine comes from Sienese vineyards with yields limited to just 3 kg per vine. Thanks to its excellence, this distinguished red has collected illustrious international awards for years, bringing the highest expression of the Tuscan terroir to the world. |
| Origin | Castelnuovo Berardenga (province of Siena) |
| Soil composition | Sediments of Alberese with white marl limestone; very calcareous clay-loam soils with high silt content and a skeleton content ranging from noticeable to abundant; partly sandstone sands derived from the Macigno of Chianti. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Yield per hectare | Maximum 7,500 kilograms of grapes per hectare |
| Harvest | Last week of September, first week of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Fermentation | 18-20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in contact with the skins for 18-20 days at a high temperature (28-30 °C); malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing in Slavonian oak barrels and partly in French oak barriques. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in contact with the skins for 18-20 days at a high temperature (28-30 °C); malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing in Slavonian oak barrels and partly in French oak barriques, followed by bottle ageing. |
| Aging | 80% of the mass matures in Slavonian oak barrels (60/90 hl) for 24 months, while the remaining 20% matures in 225-litre French oak barriques. Aged in bottle for about 6 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.3 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |