“Valletta” Rosso Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT 2019 (BIO)

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

29762519 · 0,75 l · 38,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping11 units available

A wine born from a love story between two worlds: When Thomas Bär acquired the La Valletta estate in Panzano in 2011, he not only completed his family's legacy, but also created the basis for a unique cuvée that combines two exceptional terroirs in perfect harmony. Valletta is the liquid manifesto of this visionary decision: half Sangiovese from the galestro-rich terraces of Castellina and half Merlot from the stone-rich soils of Conca d'Oro. On the one hand, the centuries-old, UNESCO-protected dry stone walls of Gagliole, where the vines find an ecological balance between olive trees and roses. On the other, the sun-drenched heights of La Valletta at the upper edge of the Golden Valley, where the shell-shaped amphitheatre develops its famous microclimate.

The 2019 vintage shows all the finesse of the "Vinificazione Integrale" – the holistic method that makes Gagliole special: the Sangiovese grapes ferment in large oak barrels, while the Merlot develops its full potential in the legendary "Cult" barriques of the Baron winery. The barrels are turned several times a day to ensure permanent contact between the juice, skins, seeds and wood – a constant, low temperature over 45 to 60 days creates a depth that only this method can achieve.

The magic of this dual origin is revealed in the glass: intense ruby red with violet reflections, a complex bouquet of ripe black fruit, liquorice, spices and tobacco leaves. Silky and enveloping on the palate, with a fine density and remarkable persistence that ends in notes of black fruit, coffee and dark chocolate. This is more than just a wine – it is the liquid poetry of a Swiss family that lost its heart to Tuscany and created something unique from it: a bridge between precision and passion, between tradition and innovation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Flavours of plums, dried flowers and bark follow through to a medium body with round, juicy tannins and a soft, bright finish. Half Merlot from Panzano and half Sangiovese from Castellina in Chianti. Beautiful finish." James Suckling

"The 2019 Valletta is a blend of equal parts Sangiovese and Merlot. It's a combination that works very well in this vintage. Juicy dark cherry and plum fruit opens first, followed by sweet tobacco, mocha, dried herbs, leather and cedar. The flavours of the Sangiovese and bright acidity complement the fruit of the Merlot very well." Vinous