Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Lapina

Red Wines

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Lapina

A perfect combination of soil, exposure and altitude make the Lapina vineyard the perfect home for the Sangiovese grapes that make up our Gran Selezione.

DOCG

Production Area

Castelnuovo Berardenga

Grapes

100% Sangiovese

Serving temperature

18°-20°C

Longevity

Over 10 years

Harvest

First ten days of October, grapes from the Lapina vineyard; yield per hectare of 65 quintals.

Available formats

750 ml

1500 ml

3000 ml

Vineyard

Lapina

Altitude

400 metres above sea level

Soil type

Limestone and clay with presence of marl and limestone

Planting density

5,000 plants per hectare

Training system

Spurred Cordon

Prodotto: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Lapina

Vinification

Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled cement vats, followed by 15 days of maceration in cement. Malolactic fermentation in large, used French oak barrels.

Ageing

Barrique for approximately 30 months, 30% first passage 70% second passage.

Pre-bottling ageing

In cement for 3 months

Bottle ageing

6-8 months

Ruby red in colour, intense olfactory profile, jammy red and black fruit, dried flowers, enriched by aromatic herbs and sweet spices.

Thanks to its tannic structure, this Sangiovese goes perfectly with elaborate stews, such as peposo and game meat, roasted or grilled.

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Awards and Recognitions

2021

91 pt.

James Suckling

2021

94 pts.

Antonio Galloni - Vinous

2021

98 pts.

Luca Gardini Notes

2020

3 Stelle

Vini Buoni d'Italia

2020

3 Bicchieri

Gambero Rosso

2020

95 pt.

Luca Maroni

2020

Gold WineHunter Award

Merano

2020

93 pt.

Falstaff

2020

93 pt.

Wine Spectator

2019

Rosso Winehunter Award

Merano

2019

96 pts.

Luca Gardini Notes

2019

4 Stelle

Vini Buoni d'Italia

2019

96 pt.

Luca Maroni

2019

94 pt.

Veronelli

2019

93 pts.

James Suckling

2018

Rosso Winehunter Award

Merano

2018

91 pts.

Falstaff

2018

96 pts.

Luca Gardini Notes

2018

95 pts.

Doctor Wine - Daniele Cernilli

2018

92 pts.

James Suckling

2018

94 pts.

Veronelli

2018

96 pts.

Luca Maroni

2018

91 pts.

Wine Spectator

2017

Gold WineHunter Award

Merano

2017

4 Stelle

Vini Buoni d'Italia

2017

92 pt.

Wine Spectator

2017

90 pt.

Falstaff

2017

94 pt.

Luca Maroni

2017

92 pts.

Doctor Wine – Daniele Cernilli

2017

95 pts.

Doctor Wine – Daniele Cernilli

2016

90 pts.

Falstaff

2016

92 pts.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

2016

95 pts.

Doctor Wine – Daniele Cernilli

2016

90 pts.

Luca Maroni

2016

92 pts.

James Suckling

2016

4 Stelle

Vinibuoni d’Italia

2015

92 pts.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

2015

5 Grappoli

Bibenda

2015

96 pts.

Daniele Cernilli

2015

Rosso Award

Merano Wine Festival

2015

90 pts.

Falstaff

2015

Silver Medal

Decanter

2015

Silver Medal

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