Gagliole Rosso Colli Della Toscana Centrale IGT 2021
(Tuscany, Italy) - [WA 96] [JS 95] [VM 95]

Wine Description:
The Gagliole IGT, made with Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, is the first wine produced by the estate. From the vintage 2011, it is made with the innovate “integral vinification”, by using a new kind of barrels called “CULT barrels”. The harvested grapes are easily transferred into the barrels, where the must stays on the grapes’ skin for up to 45-60 days. In this way, the entire vinification process takes place in the barrels and the aromatic potential of the grapes is fully preserved. This method of fermenting wine implies a more gentle extraction thanks to the quasi-permanent immersion in the marc (vinacce). Finally the rotation of the barrels during fermentation allows continual suspension of the lees thus giving round and silky tannins to the wine.

Tasting Notes:
Intense ruby red color. The nose is deeply spiced with notes of cloves, cinnamon, plums, liquorice and black cherries aromas. Hints of chocolate and walnuts. On the palate all the elements are wonderfully balanced, with dense, sweet tannins. Its taste will make you perceive the typical minerality that is present in the rich terroir of Gagliole.

Food Pairing:
Perfect with steak, red meat and aged cheese.

Ratings & Reviews

96 Points – Wine Advocate:
"Made with organic Sangiovese grapes grown in Panzano on a mix of pietraforte soils and clay, the Gagliole 2021 IGT shows perfumed intensity with a combination of cherry, forest berry and wild violet or mountain flower. There is an earthy component that is very clean in nature and recalls garden soil with fresh organic matter. That note transforms into a pristine mineral note of crushed rock as the wine opens carefully in the glass. This IGT red offers a lot of character and is one of my favorite samples in this group of new releases from Gagliole." - Monica Larner (July 2024)

95 Points – James Suckling: 
"Seductive, refined and well composed, with aromas of cherries, cassis, dried herbs, stones and baking spices. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins. Velvety texture with elegance and refinement. Highly seductive, with a caressing stream of berries and a lift of spices bringing vitality and energy in the long, flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.” – (August 2024)

95 Points - Vinous:
"The 2021 Gagliole is 100% Sangiovese from the estate’s vineyards in Panzano’s famed Conca d’Oro. Rich, powerful and explosive, the 2021 caputres all the natural radiance of this sector in Chianti Classico. Sumptuos red cherry fruit, blood orange, spice, menthol and rose petal build as this luscious, racy Sangiovese shows off all it has to offer.” - Antonio Galloni - (July 2024)

90 Points – Wine Spectator

“A rich, supple version, delivering cherry, raspberry, earth and spice flavors. This red is backed by a lively structure, including a light dusting of tannins that gather steam on the finish. Drink now through 2030.” – Bruce Sanderson (August 2024)