“Pecchia” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2018 (BIO)

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

29763118 · 0,75 l · 146,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

In 994, the son of the Lombard king Berengario gave what is now Gagliole to his bride – a pledge of love that still echoes in the vineyards today. The Pecchia, named after the old Tuscan word for bee, embodies the essence of this legendary terroir from the Conca d'Oro of Panzano. Here, at an altitude of 500 metres on the north-western edge of the golden basin, the purest Sangiovese thrives on the rare Pietraforte limestone that gives Gagliole's wines their unmistakable minerality. The Vinificazione integrale – a process developed in 2002 by the oldest French cooperage Baron – makes this wine something special. Whole grapes are fermented in specially constructed barriques with enlarged openings, allowing every ounce of flavour from the hand-picked berries to migrate into the wine. Eighteen months in French oak, followed by a further eight months in concrete tanks and at least one year of bottle ageing, create a density and complexity that is only possible in the very best years.

The 2018 Pecchia reveals the full power of the Panzanese terroir: intense ruby red with violet reflections, a nose of dark berries, spices and the characteristic minerality of Pietraforte. On the palate, the full Sangiovese fruit unfolds in a harmonious interplay with silky tannins and lively acidity. A wine with eight to ten years of ageing potential that already carries the soul of the Conca d'Oro in every sip – a rarity that in its perfection is reminiscent of the royal gift of yesteryear. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep and complex with dark berries, spiced plums, chocolate and rose petals. Also a little earthy and tarry. Full and complete with layers of superfine tannins and a deep core of fruit in the centre. Balanced and even. Long and concentrated." James Suckling

"Attractive aromas of ripe black cherries, combined with sweet spice and leathery tar, with compact tannins, refreshing, lively acidity and a delicious, mocha-infused length. Fabulous!" Decanter

"This wine, now upgraded to Gran Selezione, represents some of the best fruit from 32-year-old vines from a single parcel in Panzano in Chianti. The Gagliole 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Pecchia shows a rich concentration and a more austere personality that reflects the character of this vintage. It is rich in black fruits, dried plums, spices and crushed stone. The Pecchia has broad shoulders and a solid austerity. An extra year of ageing has given this full-bodied red wine an even more intense texture. The production is 3,059 bottles." Wine Advocate

"On the nose, notes of wild plum, a hint of cinnamon, then rosehip and iodised notes on the finish. The mouthfeel is taut, with a return of dark-skinned fruit and spicy sensations. It closes with floral memories." Luca Gardini