“Vinea Vecchia” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2020

Vecchie Terre di Montefili | Tuscany
Vecchie Terre di Montefili s.a. a r.l. | Via San Cresci 45 | IT 50022 Greve in Chianti

29683320 · 0,75 l · 74,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Vinea Vecchia truly lives up to its name: the vineyard plot between Panzano and Montefioralle was planted in 1981, back in the days when Chianti was still produced using old, unselected Sangiovese clonal selections. With the 2020 vintage, it is being given its own label for the first time, as its character has become too distinctive to be part of any blend. At an altitude of 500 to 540 metres, Alberese rock alternates with schistose clay-marl – a soil that demands little yield from the old vines, but all the more concentration in return. Following spontaneous fermentation, the Sangiovese matures for 26 months in ten-hectolitre wooden casks, large enough to allow the fruit and terroir to express themselves fully. A total of 2,572 bottles and 46 magnums were produced, each numbered by hand.

A deep garnet red with hints of brick red at the rim. On the nose, rose petals and red cherry, intermingled with redcurrant, dried herbs and damp earth. On the palate, it is both dense and refined, with tannins that betray its four decades of ageing in the bottle, and a long, earthy finish. A debut that feels like a rediscovery. SUPERIORE.DE

"A splendid wine with stone fruit aromas, followed by rose petals, herbs and nuts; a precise structure with finely woven tannins, powerful acidity, finishing on notes of ripe fruit, lavender and maquis. A wine of character and elegance." Vinum

"The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Vecchia 2020 is a real powerhouse. A burst of dark cherries, plums, fresh leather, liquorice, incense and burnt earth makes for a powerful opening. Powerful and imposing, the 2020 vintage impresses with its richness, depth and character. An exceptional wine from this as yet little-noticed winery." Vinous

"The wine opens with floral, salty aromas of new leather, peonies and rose petals, before notes of dark fruit, spices and herbs emerge. On the palate, black cherries, figs, dark chocolate and espresso beans combine to create a warm, spicy flavour experience that lingers right through to the finish." Wine Enthusiast

"An intense wine with aromas of cola, smoke, woodland, lifted red cherries and dried violets and roses. Medium-bodied, it shows refinement, velvety tannins and refreshing acidity. Good, forthright licorice aftertaste. Drink or hold." James Suckling