Pieve Gran Selezione expresses the essence of
San Felice’s Chianti Classico. The Sangiovese,
harvested in the best company vineyards and vinified
with care, produces a wine that represents the
maximum expression of the territory, faithful to
the production philosophy of San Felice, which has
always sought a "reading" of the territory
through native vines.
Characteristics Vintage
The 2021 vintage was characterized by a
regular seasonal trend. The spring rains favored the
vegetative development and created water reserves to face
the dry summer. After Easter, a brief drop in
temperatures slowed the growth of the shoots in
the coldest areas of Chianti Classico. There was no
pressure from fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and downy mildew.
The summer, although dry, was mitigated by the
spring water reserves and did not present excessive heat waves. Since the end of August, high daytime temperatures
have been balanced by cool nights, favoring optimal
ripening of the grapes. The Sangiovese harvest began around September 20, in line
with previous years.
Tasting Notes and Pairings
Intense ruby ??red, with broad and persistent aromas.
Hints of violet and blackcurrant combine with a sweet
spice of tobacco and licorice. Full-bodied, soft,
well-structured wine, defined by ripe and juicy tannins that
match in a balanced way with the acid component. Ideal
with game, roasts, grills and cheeses.
Location Vineyards
Tenuta San Felice
Chianti Classico
(Castelnuovo
Berardenga, Siena)
Soil
Characteristics
Medium texture and rich in
skeleton. Prevalence of
clays of calcareous marl origin, coming from
the disintegration of Alberese and
Galestro.
Training System
Spurred cordon and
Guyot
Grease
Sangiovese and other native
vines
Harvest
4th week of September
Vinification
and Aging
Alcoholic fermentation in
steel, with maceration for
22 days at a temperature of
28–30°C. Malolactic
fermentation and maturation in
wood for 24 months.
Serving Temperature
18 °C
Alcohol
14%Vol
Aging
10–15 years
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Docg 2021
Sugar Residual
inf 0.5 g/l