Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2015

Torraccia di Presura

Gran Selezione Chianti Classico
2015

$44.00

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
13749310
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$38.10
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Classification
Varietal(s)
Sangiovese 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
2,6 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Aging potential
Ready to drink, and keeps its best characteristics for 15 to 22 years.
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About this winery

Torraccia di Presura is located in in a beautiful part of the Chianti Classico region where vineyards alternate with olive groves and domestic and maritime pine woods, overlooking the river Ema, about 15 km south from Florence. The place name “La Presura” refers to a past of pastures and sheep farming because in these areas herbs like cardoons were grown, used by shepherds to curdle milk and make cheese. The name “presura” derives from a local term to indicate the rennet. Since 1986,...

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Product notes

93 pts James Suckling

Production notes

After the harvest, the Sangiovese grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28-30 °C.

Tasting notes

Intense ruby red in color, it has aromas of cherry, blackberry and spicy notes of undergrowth and vanilla. It is well-balanced with a nice intensity and good persistence. Goes very well with veal osso bucco with gremolata, wild mushroom risotto, roasted red meats and seasoned and blue cheeses.