Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva Docg

Made only from the finest Sangiovese grapes carefully selected from the estate Chianti Classico vineyards, this Reserva represents the perfect blend of the traditional and the modern. It spends some 24 months in oak, with about 20% in small barriques, and one year in the bottle. The front label bears Titian’s famous portrait of a medieval knight in armour.

Vecello Tiziano, “Uomo in armatura”(1525-1549), olio su tela, 65×58 cm., Milano, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

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VINTAGE FEATURES: 2015 will be remembered as one of the warmest in recent years; to a mild winter and a spring with regular rainfall, succeeded a hot summer with rare precipitations. Good weather conditions allowed a good quantity and excellent quality production , with perfect phenolic maturation in all vineyards, guaranteeing wines suitable for long aging.
VINEYARD LOCATION: San Felice (Castelnuovo Berardenga, Siena)
SOIL PROFILE: Medium-textured, predominantly calcareous marl breakdown of Alberese and Galestro limestones, with abundant gravel-pebble mixture.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spur-pruned cordon
GRAPES: Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST: 3rd week of September / 1st week of October
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION: Fermentation on the skins at 28-30 ° C for 18-20 days followed by malolactic fermentation in steel. 80% of the wine then matures for 24 months in 60- or 90- hl in Slavonian oak casks, and 20% in 225-litre French barriques, followed by a further 6 months or so in the bottle.
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 260.000
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18° C
ALCOHOL: 13,5 % Vol
CELLARING: 10 years
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5,6 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR: inf. 0,5 g/l

VINTAGE FEATURES: One of the most peculiar climatic trend of the last decade: -winter definitely warm and rainy, and average temperatures during spring, with few rainfalls; the months of July and August were instead a bit cooler than usual with frequent afternoon showers, while the month of October, with windy days and pleasant temperatures, allowed a smooth running of the harvest.
VINEYARD LOCATION: San Felice (Castelnuovo Berardenga, Siena)
SOIL PROFILE: Medium-textured, predominantly calcareous marl breakdown of Alberese and Galestro limestones, with abundant gravel-pebble mixture.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spur-pruned cordon
GRAPES: Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST: 3rd week of Septembe / 1st week of October
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION: Fermentation on the skins at 28-30 ° C for 18-20 days followed by malolactic fermentation in steel. 80% of the wine then matures for 24 months in 60- or 90- hl in Slavonian oak casks, and 20% in 225-litre French barriques, followed by a further 6 months or so in the bottle.
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 250.000
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18° C
ALCOHOL: 13% Vol
CELLARING: 10 years
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5,5 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR: inf. 0,5 g/l

VINTAGE FEATURES: Cooler than previous year, with abundant rainfall in winter and spring that caused a slight delay in flowering of the vines; temperatures above average in early July have favored the recovery conditions and maturation continued gradually through, online with the average seasonal temperatures in the months of August and September; excellent quality of the grapes, rich in aromatic substances and polyphenols with ideal values.
VINEYARD LOCATION: San Felice (Castelnuovo Berardenga, Siena)
SOIL PROFILE: Medium-textured, predominantly calcareous marl breakdown of Alberese and Galestro limestones, with abundant gravel-pebble mixture.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spur-pruned cordon
GRAPES: Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST: 4th week of September / 1st week of October
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION: Fermentation on the skins at 28-30 ° C for 18-20 days followed by malolactic fermentation in steel. 80% of the wine then matures for 24 months in 60- or 90- hl in Slavonian oak casks, and 20% in 225-litre French barriques, followed by a further 6 months or so in the bottle.
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 220.000
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18° C
ALCOHOL: 13% Vol
CELLARING: 10 years
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5,1 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR: inf. 0,5 g/l

TYPE: Chianti Classico Riserva Docg
VINEYARD LOCATION: Selection of grapes of the best Chianti Classico-area vineyeards on the Agricola San Felice estate (Castelnuovo Berardenga - Siena)
ALTITUDE: 350-400 m above sea level
SOIL PROFILE: Average consistency, rich in coarse material. Mostly limestone and loam, resulting from the disintegration of Alberese and Galestro and resting on rock such as Monte Morello sandstone or Chianti sandstone.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spur-pruned cordon
GRAPES: Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST: 25 September - 14 October
VINIFICATION AND CONDITIONING: 28-30°C fermentation on the skins for 18-20 days followed by malolactic fermentation in steel. 80% of the batch is left to age in Slavonian oak barrels (60/90 Hl) for 24 months, while the remaining 20% is left to age in French oak casks of 225 litres Bottle-conditioned for about 6 months
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 260.000
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18° C
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% Vol
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5,2 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1,5 g/l
AGEING POTENTIAL: 10 years

TYPE: Chianti Classico Riserva Docg
VINEYARD LOCATION: Selection of grapes of the best Chianti Classico-area vineyeards on the Agricola San Felice estate (Castelnuovo Berardenga - Siena)
ALTITUDE: 350-400 m above sea level
SOIL PROFILE: Average consistency, rich in coarse material. Mostly limestone and loam, resulting from the disintegration of Alberese and Galestro and resting on rock such as Monte Morello sandstone or Chianti sandstone.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spur-pruned cordon
GRAPES: Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST: 25 September - 14 October
VINIFICATION AND CONDITIONING: 28-30°C fermentation on the skins for 18-20 days followed by malolactic fermentation in steel. 80% of the batch is left to age in Slavonian oak barrels (60/90 Hl) for 24 months, while the remaining 20% is left to age in French oak casks of 225 litres Bottle-conditioned for about 6 months
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 200.000
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18° C
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14% Vol
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5,3 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2,0 g/l
AGEING POTENTIAL: 10 years

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SOMMELIER

Deep ruby red colour. Aroma: intense and persistent with the typical notes of sweet violet and wild red berries. An austere, full-bodied wine, with succulent tannins and fresh acidity. Enriched with an aromatic complexity that originates from a delicate dosing of wood.

GOURMET

The perfect partner for grilled meats, roast pigeon and rare carved beef.

AWARDS & PRIZES

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AWARD: 2015; Vini d’Italia, Gambero Rosso (2019); Tre Bicchieri; 2015; JamesSuckling.com (2018); 94/100; 2015; Robert Parker, U.S.A. (2018); 92+/100; 2015; Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (2018); 91/100; 2014; Decanter, UK (2018); 91/100 “Highly Recommended”; 2014; Robert Parker, U.S.A. (2017); 91/100; 2014; JamesSuckling.com (2017); 90/100; 2014; Sommelier Wine Awards 2018; Silver Medal; 2012; Vinous by Antonio Galloni, U.S.A. (2016); 92/100; 2012; Wine Enthusiast, U.S.A. (2016); 91/100; 2012; Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (2016); 90/100; 2012; JamesSuckling.com (2016); 90/100; 2011; Mundus Vini, Germania (2015); Gold Medal; 2011; Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (2015); 91/100; 2011; Wine Enthusiast, U.S.A. (2015); 90/100; 2011; Vinous by Antonio Galloni, U.S.A. (2015); 90/100; 2010; Robert Parker, U.S.A. (2014); 93/100; 2010; Vinous by Antonio Galloni, U.S.A. (2014); 91/100; 2010; Decanter.com (2014); 17.5/20; 2010; Wine Enthusiast, U.S.A. (2014); 93/100; 2009; Robert Parker, U.S.A. (2013); 93+/100; 2009; Decanter, U.K. (2013); 90/100 “Highly Recommended”; 2008; Decanter, U.K. (2012); 18/20; 2007; Wine Advocate, U.S.A. (2010); 90/100; 2007; Duemilavini, Bibenda A.I.S. (2010); 4 Grappoli; 2006; Decanter, U.K. (2010); 5 Stelle Decanter Award - Best Value; 2006; Sommelier Wine Awards, U.K. (2010); Medaglia d’Argento; 2006; Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (2009); 90/100; 2006; Duemilavini, Bibenda A.I.S. (2010); 4 Grappoli; 2005; Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (2008); 90/100; 2005; Wine Advocate, U.S.A. (2008); 88/100; 2005; Sommelier Wine Awards, U.K. (2009); Medaglia d’Oro; 2005; Expovina, Svizzera (2009); Medaglia d’Argento; 2004; I Vini di Veronelli (2008); 89/100; 2004; Decanter, U.K. (12/2007); recommended; 2003; I Vini di Veronelli (2007); 89/100; 2003; Vinum, Germania (12/2006); 16/20; 1999; Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (2002); 86/100