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Chianti Classico Vigneto San Marcellino
Chianti Classico Vigneto San Marcellino 2009/2011 93RP D.O.C.G. 750 ml
- Category: Red
- Origin: Italy
- Region: toscana
- Winery: Rocca di Montegrossi - Gaiole in Chianti - Biodynamic
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Description
This wine is produced only in top great vintages, using the finest
grapes selected from the San Marcellino vineyard that surrounds the
Church of San Marcellino in Monti in Chianti: An area of about 7
hectares where Sangiovese (1.5 hectares of which are 50 years old) are
joined by 0.9 hectares of Pugnitello, an old indigenous Tuscan grape
that perfectly complements Sangiovese, bringing out its color, structure
and aromas. Since 2006 the San Marcellino cuvee has included about 5%
Pugnitello. The wine ages for about 24 months in medium toast barriques
from Allier. It is bottled unfiltered to preserve its elegance and
freshness, and aged in bottle for at least 24 months prior to release.
Deep ruby, with an ample, complex, and enveloping bouquet featuring
fruit, in particular raspberry, and violets mingling with spice and
minerality. San Marcellino displays beautiful structure, with vibrant,
elegant tannins accompanied by harmonious savory accents. It’s an
extremely well balanced, persistent wine. Annual production is about
18,000 bottles.