COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Castello Vicchiomaggio
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Prima Gran Selezione 2018 is a distinguished Chianti Classico DOCG from Castello Vicchiomaggio, a historic estate in Tuscany's Greve Valley. The wine originates from the estate's 'La Prima' vineyard, characterized by its clay and 'Galestro' soils and vines over 20 years old. This wine is a 'Gran Selezione,' signifying a top-tier Chianti Classico produced from single vineyards or the estate's finest plots, adhering to stringent aging and quality requirements. The Matta family has owned and managed Castello Vicchiomaggio since 1964, continuing a winemaking legacy that dates back centuries.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
La Prima vineyard sits at 250 meters elevation.
Fact 02
Soils are a mix of heavy clay and 'Galestro'.
Fact 03
Vine age in La Prima exceeds 20 years.
Fact 04
Gran Selezione is Chianti Classico's highest quality tier.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for La Prima Gran Selezione begins with hand-harvested and sorted grapes. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 10-15 days, with an emphasis on extended skin contact to extract desirable compounds. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 18-26 months in French oak barriques, which may include a mix of new and second-use barrels. A period of bottle aging follows before the wine is released. Sustainable farming practices are utilized in the vineyards.
