2020 Le Cinciole - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Aluigi (750ml)

Built from a single southeasterly-facing vineyard sitting at roughly 440 meters, the 2020 Le Cinciole Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Aluigi relies on cool clay soils to stretch the growing season and extract deeper character from its 100 percent Sangiovese crop. Located on a two-hectare parcel called Campo ai Peri near Lamole, the site drains slowly and avoids the heat spikes common in lower valleys. This environment delays hand-picking each autumn, giving the berries sufficient hang-time to develop balanced sugars, firm tannins, and vibrant acidity before fermentation begins.

The vinification schedule emphasizes patience over speed, with the base wine aging in wooden casks for two full years followed by extended rest in larger vessels prior to release. That unhurried maturation yields a structured yet immediately approachable profile dominated by macerated red currant, sun-drenched plum, and gentle notes of cinnamon and licorice. A savory backbone of wild fennel and dried thyme runs beneath polished tannins that coat the palate without closing it off.

Serve this Gran Selezione with preparations that highlight its bright acidity and firm tannic frame. It pairs cleanly with a traditional Tuscan charcuterie display, herb-roasted grilled pork loin, or a board featuring crusty bread and aged Pecorino Toscano. The wine’s structural balance also supports cellar storage, allowing Secondary earth and leather notes to integrate smoothly over four to eight years.