“Sergio Zingarelli” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2020 · 6 bottles in OWC

Rocca delle Macie | Tuscany
Rocca delle Macìe S.p.A. | Loc. Le Macìe 45 | IT 53011 Castellina in Chianti

09862920 · 4,5 l · 94,22 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping8 units available

Named after the man who turned his film-loving father's dream into one of the most respected addresses in Tuscany, this wine represents the essence of a twenty-year project: the complete replanting of the Sangiovese vineyards on Le Macìe with the aim of capturing the soul of the terroir in its purest form. Originating from the exquisite "Le Terrazze" vineyard, where Miocene calcareous marl soils at an altitude of 265 to 360 metres create the ideal conditions, a Gran Selezione of exceptional complexity is created here from 100% Sangiovese. The hand-picked grapes undergo ten days of alcoholic fermentation, followed by 15 days of maceration, before the wine is aged for 18 months in French Troncais barriques and a further 20 months in the bottle.

Deep ruby red with garnet-coloured reflections. The bouquet is a symphony of elegance: spicy undergrowth notes merge with toasted oak and blue flowers, while hints of marasca cherries, blackcurrants and espresso emphasise the complexity. Lots of velvety power on the palate – tightly woven tannins envelop flavours of liquorice, dark chocolate and Mediterranean herbs. The final is of monumental length and aristocratic finesse. This is more than a Chianti Classico – it is Sergio's legacy to the terroir that became his life's work. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby colour with a pronounced garnet rim. Very open and inviting nose, with aromas of roses, ripe dark cherries and blackberries, spicy cloves in the background. Polished and fine on the palate, opens up with fine-meshed tannins, good pressure, then slightly malty components on the final." Falstaff

"A core of cherry and strawberry fruit is surrounded by spicy notes of tomato leaf, juniper, leather and earth in this complex red wine. Fresh and balanced, if perhaps a little more evolved than its peers from the 2020 vintage." Wine Spectator

"Ripe and opulent nose with notes of plums, mushrooms and earth. Medium to full-bodied with round tannins and a spicy finish. Juicy and flavoursome. Best after 2026, but already delicious now." James Suckling