COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Barone Ricasoli
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG is a single-vineyard wine from Barone Ricasoli, a winery with a history dating back to the 12th century. The Colledilà vineyard, located in Gaiole in Chianti at an altitude of 380-390 meters, features clayey-limestone soil rich in calcium carbonate. This wine is a pure expression of Sangiovese, first released in 2007, and is recognized for its complex structure and ability to showcase the qualities of its specific terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€60
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Colledilà means 'the hill over there' in Italian.
Fact 02
The vineyard is planted with 100% Sangiovese.
Fact 03
Barone Ricasoli is one of Italy's oldest wineries.
Fact 04
Baron Bettino Ricasoli defined the Chianti recipe.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione begins with hand-harvested and selected clusters. Fermentation takes place at temperatures between 24°C and 27°C, with maceration on the skins lasting 14-16 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 22 months, primarily in 500-liter tonneaux, with 30% of these being new oak. The estate emphasizes sustainable practices in its viticulture.
