Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2019

It is the maximum expression of Chianti from Triacca. It comes from the heart of Tuscany, from the hills of Greve in Chianti, from the vineyards of Tenuta La Madonnina. The Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione represents the highest quality of the Chianti Classico denomination. Introduced in 2013, the Gran Selezione category has higher standards than the other types, requiring a long ageing in wood and the exclusive use of grapes from the winery's own vineyards. This classification guarantees a product of the highest quality, an authentic expression of the territory. The Gran Selezione from Tenuta La Madonnina is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. The grapes are grown in clayey soil with a high calcium content and develop an aromatic complexity and a beautiful tannic structure that make this wine unique. The vinification process involves maceration on the skins for 10-18 days in 150-hectolitre stainless steel fermenters. During this phase, up to four délestage and daily pumping over are carried out. After fermentation and malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for a long time in 50-hectolitre oak barrels, where it develops complexity and harmony. The Gran Selezione has an intense ruby red colour. The nose reveals a beautiful aromatic complexity, with hints of cherry, sweet violet, vanilla and woody notes. In the mouth it is compact and full-bodied, with soft and sweet tannins in perfect harmony with the other components. The finish is pleasantly long and leaves a sensation of balance and refinement. Thanks to its structure and beautiful complexity, this wine has a remarkable ageing potential. It can be appreciated immediately but reaches its full expression after a few years of ageing in the bottle. Even 10 years. It goes well with the classic Florentine steak, roast red meat, game and aged cheeses.