Le Cinciole
Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico
Born in the first days of the estate’s history, Le Cinciole’s Chianti Classico is a deeply enjoyable, vibrant Sangiovese. Fruit is sourced from entirely organic vineyards in the heart of the DOCG and is spontaneously vinified in neutral containers for two years. The result is an undeniably characteristic Chianti, with an added level of verve from conscientious vineyard management
Vineyard
The vineyards are composed of marl with clay-limestone schists throughout. East/south east exposures facilitate ripening, allowing preferable harvest windows in the temperate Tuscan climate. All wines from Le Cinciole come from organic certified vineyards which have been chemical free since the early 90s and are managed in tandem with sustainable and biodynamic principles.
Winemaking
Grapes are harvested by hand and, after de-stemming, are lightly pressed. Fermentation occurs spontaneously in concrete vats, before being gently drawn off and transferred to other vats for malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for about 12 months in traditional French oak barrels, then brought back to concrete tanks for another 12 months before being bottled.
Vintage
While frost, drought and heat diminished yields and overconcentrated some fruit, great wines exist from talented winemakers who knew how to manage over extraction
Tasting Note
A classically style Chianti Classico, the wine has a well knit tannic structure surrounding a palate of mixed berries and potting soil. A gentle savory character adds complexity and invites a range of pairing options.
Color
Red
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Farming
Organic Certified, Praciticing Biodynamically and Sustainably
Suggested Retail Price
$28
Trade Materials
Other Wines by this Producer
Petresco
Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
Along with their Chianti Classico, Petresco is a flagship for Le Cinciole and has been in continuous production since the winery's founding. Hailing from a single vineyard at an optimum 470m elevation, the 100% sangiovese grows on galestro and limestone, providing a refreshing zip down the midpalate without losing any Chianti typicity.
Camalaione
Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
Crafted exclusively with international varieties, Camalaione is an example of Le Cinciole's willingness to experiment, adapt and grow. Having introduced these vines in 2000, the blend is proof of the Orsini's beliefs on terroir; that a unique mix of soil and climate will shine through into any wine, and that any appropriate grape will thrive in the Tuscan environment. From this, Camalaione stands out as a beautiful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, with Riserva-level aging refining the bouquet of the final product.
Aluigi Gran Selezione
Chianti Classico
Aluigi hails from a single vineyard of Le Cinciole's estate. A newer bottling for the team, the styling conforms to Chianti Classico's newest labeling allowance: Gran Selezione, requiring even more time before release than a Riserva. This ageing is achieved both in barrel and bottle over the course of three years. The 100% sangiovese benefits from more clay dense soils, providing a generous flavor profile as well as notable age worthiness.
Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico
Born in the first days of the estate's history, Le Cinciole's Chianti Classico is a deeply enjoyable, vibrant Sangiovese. Fruit is sourced from entirely organic vineyards in the heart of the DOCG and is spontaneously vinified in neutral containers for two years. The result is an undeniably characteristic Chianti, with an added level of verve from conscientious vineyard management
