“Vigneto Grospoli” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2020 (BIO)

Lamole di Lamole | Tuscany
S.M. Tenimenti Pile e Lamole e Vistarenni e San Disdagio S.r.l. | Via Citille 43b | IT 50022 Greve

29292520 · 0,75 l · 70,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

When Lamole di Lamole acquired this two-hectare cru in 2017, they took on more than just vines – they took on a legacy. The Sangiovese vines, planted in 1994, grow here in the archaic "Alberello Lamolese" style – a bush-trained method that generations of winegrowers have fought to preserve in these rugged highlands and which they have never been willing to give up. This natural terrace lies at an altitude of between 540 and 580 metres, facing south, caressed by the wind and bathed in the purest light. The ancient dry stone walls, built of ochre-coloured Macigno Toscano, absorb the sun's heat during the day and release it back to the vines at night – a dialogue between stone and plant that has continued for centuries. As early as 1800, the geographer Emanuele Repetti noted: "Buon vino di Lamole, lodata campagna" – good wine from Lamole, a much-praised landscape. In 2018, the village was declared a Patrimonio Storico d'Italia. The 2020 vintage – only the third from this vineyard – demonstrates the true potential of Gran Selezione. The grapes undergo visual selection, ferment in 50-hectolitre conical vats using "macerazione differita", and mature initially in the same vats, then in 30-hectolitre oak barrels. The result? A wine that the winemakers themselves describe as lyrical and beguiling.

A brilliant ruby red in the glass. The nose reveals a bouquet of remarkable depth: violets and irises interweave with red and black wild berries, herbal notes and sweet spices. On the palate, it is both powerful and ethereally light, with vibrant freshness and a mineral salinity reminiscent of the sandy soils of the Chianti massif. A gastronomic wine par excellence, which elevates everything from mushroom dishes and game to mature cheeses. Ageing potential: 8–10 years. This is the poetry of Lamole di Lamole. SUPERIORE.DE

"A deep ruby red at the centre with a lighter rim. Intense and spicy on the nose, with notes of juniper, liquorice, mulberry and sweet cherry, followed by a hint of mocha on the finish. On the palate, it offers hearty fruit, supported by silky tannins, and lively acidity right through to the very long, juicy final." Falstaff

"Plenty of salt and pepper envelop the nose, which strikes a balance between dark fruit and earth, whilst the palate reveals brighter, tart fruit notes of raspberry and red plum, as well as a peppery earthiness that grounds the wine." Wine Enthusiast

"This red wine is full-bodied and well-integrated, with aromas of plums, cherries, iron, almonds and wild herbs. Lively and complex, with excellent length in its kaleidoscopic finish." Wine Spectator

"A seductive, well-balanced and refined gran selezione. Aromas of wild currants, dried herbs, bay leaves and dried flowers. It's full-bodied with fine tannins. Lively and in control, with a dense center palate and a long, vibrant, flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling