“Gallule” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castellina DOCG 2022 (BIO)

Gagliole | Tuscany
Gagliole s.a. s.r.l. | Località Gagliole, 42| IT 53011 Castellina in Chianti

29762722 · 0,75 l · 92,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Gallule – a name that wafts over the hills of Castellina like a gentle breeze from times long past. It is the Lombard name for what was once the heart of this magical place: the Galla, the fruit of the centuries-old oaks that dominate the wide valley at the foot of the hills. Here, where the son of the Longobard king Berengario gave this land to his bride as a wedding gift back in 994, one of the most extraordinary Chianti Classico wines in the region is produced today. The vines that give life to this Gran Selezione are rooted in terraces that were created by human hands centuries ago – stone witnesses to a time when viticulture was still a craft. These UNESCO-protected terraces, nestled between olive trees and cypresses, create a microclimate of unique harmony. The Galestro-rich soils, interspersed with limestone and sedimentary stones, allow the Sangiovese roots to penetrate deep into the earth and extract the minerality that gives the wine its unmistakable signature.

After meticulous selection both in the vineyard and in the cellar, the hand-picked grapes ferment for 30 days in French oak vats. 14 months in French barriques – 30 per cent new – followed by four months in natural concrete tanks, complete the metamorphosis. This final élevage in concrete promotes natural clarification and enhances the fruity notes that are so characteristic of Castellina in Chianti.

The Gallule shines in the glass in a bright ruby red colour. The bouquet unfolds notes of cherries, orange peel, graphite and tea leaves, interspersed with Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, creamy, almost velvety tannins merge with balanced acidity to create a wine of remarkable depth, whose final in an explosion of fruity flavours. This is more than just a wine – it is a cru that represents not only the terroir of Castellina in Chianti, but a priceless cultural and historical heritage. With every sip, the fascinating landscapes of Chianti Classico come to life. SUPERIORE.DE