CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
GRAPE VARYETY
90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
TASTING NOTES
Strada al Sasso is a prestigious Sangiovese coming exclusively from a single block of a single vineyard. This exceptional microcru planted in 1998 is located in a very ventilated area of the property. The vineyard is characterized by a high density and low yield plant, with a careful choice of rootstocks and clones most suitable for the soil. Strada al Sasso is Tenuta di Arceno's most intense, deep, concentrated and complex wine. The aromas are rich in notes of black fruits, violets and freshly roasted coffee beans. On the palate it is dense and dominated by notes of dried plums, nutmeg, undergrowth. It has a strong acidity and balanced tannins. Pleasant even when young, it is left to age for a long time to continue its natural evolution and refinement. The 2019 vintage was a very balanced vintage. The winter was cold with heavy rains, which ensured a good water supply in the ground. Spring was cool and rainy, slightly delaying flowering. The summer was hot but was not characterized by extreme temperatures, on the contrary it was mitigated by some rains that contributed to the balance of the plants. A warm and sunny autumn, characterized by cool nights, made it possible to harvest healthy and perfectly ripe grapes between mid-September and late October. A strong but elegant imprint, the one that this Sangiovese leaves on the nose, with classic notes of violet, sweet mint, ripe blueberries and soft spice tones. On the palate, the vibrant acidity is accompanied by layered flavors of fresh raspberries, cypress and black olives. A lingering finish reveals undertones of orange peel and cigar box. A Sangiovese to be discovered over time, gradually unleashes hidden layers and mysteries of its marvelous complexity.
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