Description

CENIPRIMO 2021

Chianti Classico Docg Gran Selezione Gaiole
100% Sangiovese

SOIL

This Cru grows on the great valley of the River Arbia, in the southernmost part of the property. The soil, very distinctive and complex, originates from an ancient river terrace dating back to the Pliocene-Pleistocene epochs. These are silty deposits, little evidence of stone, with the presence of clay, a little limestone and poor in organic matter.

HARVEST

The grapes of CeniPrimo vineyard were hand-picked on October 4, 2021.

WINEMAKING

Fermentation temperature 24-27°C with daily punching. Duration of fermentation and maceration on the skins about 14-16 days.

AGEING

22 months in 500-litre tonneaux of which 30% new and 70% second passage.

BOTTLING

February 9, 2024.

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