Chianti Classico Gran Selezione “Madonnino della Pieve” 2018 Docg
In Vineyard
Madonnino della Pieve, comes from pure Sangiovese grapes grown in a vineyard
called Madonnino, which extends in front of the Pieve di Santa Maria Novella.
The 2018 vintage in the Chianti Classico area had a discontinuous climatic trend
with changing weather conditions that alternated throughout the period
affecting the vegetative cycle of the vineyard. After a fairly cold winter, during
which there were snowfalls and days with very cold temperatures, there was a
spring characterized by variability with rains that increased the humidity.
The temperature trend was regularized in September, with sunny, warm days,
and a good temperature range between day and night, which allowed the
ripening process of the grapes. In 2018 in Castelvecchi the Madonnino della Pieve
grapes were harvested around October 15-16.
In cellar
The grapes are harvested by hand, with a parceled harvest. The different
portions are vinified separately to bring out the best potential of each.
Madonnino della Pieve ages for 42 months, 24 in young French oak barriques. The
evolution continues for another 6 months in bottle until reaching optimal
maturity. The 2018 production has chemical and organoleptic characteristics
ideal for medium-long term aging.
Tasting notes
Deep red color, with precious garnet red nuances. The scent is complex, with
fruity notes that evolve into an interesting bouquet of spices, from vanilla to
pepper. An expressive wine, with a large structure, complex and intriguing, it
demonstrates a fantastic balance, with a long and satisfying finish.
Plus
The Madonnino vineyard is the oldest in Castelvecchi and already present in the
first land registry of Chianti Classico, it offers exceptional bunches that, thanks
to a management with several harvest, produce the extraordinary complexity of
an unforgettable, elegant and characterful wine.
Pairings
Wonderful to accompany dishes of braised or grilled red meats and game. Try it
in combination with the traditional Tuscan recipe, the peposo all’Impruneta.
Taste at 18°C
Formato bottiglia
750 ml
Grado alcolico
14,5% by Volume
