Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Il Solatio' Castello d'Albola 2017

The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione "Il Solatio" by Castello d'Albola is a great Tuscan red made from Sangiovese, which is named for the great exposure of the vineyard from which it takes shape; exposure to Southeast, in full sun, on a very small vineyard, made by a steep slope and rock, 600 meters above sea level, with a soil rich in clay and limestone fragments; a soil very permeable and with low fertility. Characteristics of the terroir, combined with aging for 14 months in oak barrels, which help to create the perfect blend of tradition and territory, expressing in the chalice the true texture of the Sangiovese of Radda in Chianti, a texture made of finesse and personality. Traditional vinification with a maceration of 3 weeks in the presence of skins and seeds, with a malolactic and aging in oak barrels of Allier for 14 months. A Chianti Classico Gran Selezione with a nice uniform organoleptic, with intense aromas, soft and balanced; blackberry and black cherry with a finish of oriental spices. Austere, full of beautiful freshness and persistence. "Il Solatio": a great Chianti Classico...