Le Cinciole
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.
Vineyard
Peteresco hails from a single vineyard of old vine sangiovese with notably high elevation for the area (between 470/480m above sea level). Galestro is predominant in the soil here, while a south-east exposure ensures ample ripening.
Winemaking
Spontaneous fermentation occurs in cement vats, after which the wine is racked into small French oak barrels for malo-lactic fermentation. Here it ages for about 24 months before a short period in cement vats and a long rest in bottle.
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
Layered plum and dark chocolate, set against loamy earth and savory tomato leaf, balanced in structure with a persistently long finish
Color
Red
Appellation
Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
Farming
Organic Certified, Practicing Biodynamically and Sustainably
Suggested Retail Price
$60
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
