Gagliole Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gallule DOCG 2019
(Tuscany, Italy) - [WA 96] [VM 94]
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Wine Description:
Gallule – the ancient name of the property – is also the label of our Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. This wine is made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes grown in centuries-old terraced vineyards on the Antico Podere Gagliole. These landmark protected terraces were already famed for their grapes in medieval times.
This is a wine of great harmony and remarkable depth, rich and complex, and with a lovely garnet hue – qualities that only very old Sangiovese vines can produce.
Best enjoyed at 18°C.
Best maturity for drinking: up to 4-6 years after release.
Technical Data:
Appellation: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Grape varieties: Sangiovese 100%
Appearance: Intense ruby red
Vineyard age: 20-50 years
Vineyard density: 4000-5000 vines per hectare
Vineyard yield: 3500 kg per hectare
Elevation, exposure: 350-400 metres, south-southwest
Soil: Medium texture on Pietraforte rock
Harvest: Handpicked, into small boxes
Quality control: Manual selection in cellar of highest-quality grapes
Vinification: With indigenous yeasts, in 45-hl French oak vats; 30 days of maceration.
Aging: For min. 12 months in French oak barrels and subsequent 12 months in 12hl French oak barrels
Bottle aging: Min. 12 months under controlled temperature
Ratings & Reviews
96 Points - Wine Advocate:
"The organic Gagliole 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gallule comes from a vineyard site in Castellina in Chianti with 20- to 50-year-old vines. Only 2,438 bottles were made. The Gallule shows additional textural heft and fruit weight, and structure too, with black fruit tones of plum and blackberry. Despite its bigger overall dimensions, there is a graceful side to the wine with rose, lilac and sweet potting soil. Ultimately, this vintage will be remembered for its concentration and power.” – Monica Larner (Sept 2023)
94 Points - Vinous:
"The 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gallule is 100% Sangiovese from terraced vineyards on the orginal estate in Castellina. Bright and punchy, with lively acids, the 2018 is so expressive today. Even so, it needs a few years in bottle to be at its best. The purity of the fruit is striking. Red/purplish fruit, spice, mint and blood orange are beautifully delineated. The 2019 spent 12 months in French oak, 20% new, the another 12 months in 12HL caskes. It's the first year in which casks have been introduced. Larger format oak seems to add delineation and freshness. There is so much to admire here." - Antonio Galloni (June 2022)