Le Cinciole
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.
Vineyard
The Gran Selezione is a careful selection of exclusively Sangiovese grapes from a single vineyard at a lower elevation than others from Le Cinciole. The site sees a southwestern exposure and the soil has a greater clay component. All wines from Le Cinciole come from organic certified vineyards, managed in tandem with sustainable and biodynamic principles
Winemaking
Aluigi is vinified by spontaneous fermentation in cement vats. After the racking, elevage occurs in traditional oak barrels (25 hl) where it remains for about 24 months. The wine finishes for a short peroid in cement to soften the texture before bottling.
Vintage
Possibly the best vintage of the 2010s for Tuscany, ideal conditions throughout with slightly lower yields provided clarity and balance to the fruit. Highly collectable
Tasting Note
Tightly packed cherry and leather, finishing with fine layers of earth and soft herbs
Color
Red
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Farming
Organic Certified, Practicing Biodynamically and Sustainably
Suggested Retail Price
$50
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
