For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for you by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli tells us about Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Le Bolle 2021 Castello Vicchiomaggio.
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Datasheet for Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Le Bolle 2021 Castello Vicchiomaggio:
Classification: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Area of production: Castello Vicchiomaggio, Greve in Chianti. The terroir of the area is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and the typical soil rich in clay and large stones, the so-called Galestro. Special attention is paid to the exposure of the vineyards; in fact, they all face south to ensure maximum sun exposure throughout the day. Grapes: 100% Sangiovese Vineyard information:
Le Bolle is the geographical name of a small hamlet bordering Castello Vicchiomaggio. The vineyard is 1.7 hectares planted to Sangiovese, with a planting density of 5,000 vines per hectare on very stony soil at an altitude of 250 m above sea level. Single guyot pruning. Very low yield, about 50 hl per hectare. Harvesting : The grapes are harvested by hand and last from mid-September to mid-October.
At harvest, the bunches are selected by hand and then pressed in special machines. The resulting product is transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Vinification and maturation:
Vinified in stainless steel tanks for a period of about 15 days. Matures for about 26 months in first-passage French oak barrels, then stays in the bottle for about 8 months before release.
