Our Sangiovese grapes develop a truly unique authenticity and character through old vines, careful clone selection and organic farming methods. After aging for 18 months in French oak tonneaux and an additional 3 months in concrete tanks, the wine continues to age for at least 12 months in the bottle.
The grapes for our Gran Selezione come exclusively from a single vineyard (we call it “VIGNA 10” or “Block 10”) in the municipality of Castellina in Chianti, which was already recognized for its exceptional quality at the time of the estate’s acquisition in 1981.
In 1999, the vineyard was replanted with five of the best Sangiovese clones selected as part of the ambitious “Chianti Classico 2000” project—a continuing research and experimentation initiative that began in the 1980s. Today, after two decades, we are proud to confirm the achievement of this exceptional quality.
With a southeastern orientation and an elevation of 240 to 265 meters above sea level, the vineyard enjoys a clay-rich soil, abundant in Galestro—a local clayey rock that provides a beautiful balance between intensity and the characteristic acidity of the world-class Sangiovese grapes.
The Brancaia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione shows a great structure and refined elegance.
BASIC INFORMATION
Description
CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE is the expression of our finest Sangiovese, sourced from a single vineyard in the Castellina in Chianti estate, which matures in tonneaux for 18 months and in concrete tanks for 3 more months.
Denomination DOCG
Varieties 100% Sangiovese
VINEYARDS AND TERROIR
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure 230 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
Soils Loamy
Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cold winters (temperatures below 0° C) and very hot summers.
VINIFICATION AND AGING
Harvest 01.09.20 - 30.09.20
Wine analysis Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,90‰
Temperature of fermentation 28°
Must contact Up to 18 days
Maturing 18 months in tonneaux, 3 additional months in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing 12 months
First year of production 2019
Ageing potential Up to 25 years
Tasting note
Shows great structure and refined elegance. The bouquet is complex and aromatic with notes of red fruits, herbs, leather, licorice and tobacco.
Perfect with
Complex and structured dishes, roasted meat, wild game and aged cheese.
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