Le Cinciole
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.
Vineyard
Southeast exposures provide optimal ripening while yields are suppressed by high density plantings (9000 vines per hectare). The soil is predominantly Chianti’s famous galestro, lending a Tuscan flair to the international varieties of this blend.
Winemaking
Fermentation occurs spontaneously through indigenous yeasts and takes place in 500 liter oak barrels used as small vats, with repeated manual punching. The wine is racked directly into barriques where malo-lactic fermentation takes place. Matured in the same barrels for about 24 months with lees contact and frequent battonage, it finishes for a short period in cement vats before bottling, where it rests another 12 months before release.
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
Jubilant red berries and hibiscus leap out, complimented by licorice and sage. Fresh and lively, the structure is generous without feeling the slightest bit overwhelming
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
