the evolution of the Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione from Villa Rosa

Podere Gruppo, the Cecchi family nestled per the hills of Castellina per Chianti, is pleased to present the vertical tasting of five vintages – 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016 and 2015 – of the Chianti Tradizionale DOCG Gran Discriminazione. This vertical is not only a journey to discover the evolution and longevity of wine over time, but above all a tribute to the expressiveness of the Casetto vineyard, the most suitable acceso the . Since 2015, the year Podere Gruppo was acquired, each vintage represents a constant search for the most authentic identity of Sangiovese. It is an ambitious bet, that of working acceso a terroir already recognized for the extraordinary quality of its wines, with the aim of enhancing every of Sangiovese, always aiming for the excellence that distinguishes this historic settore.

Andrea Cecchi, fourth generation at the helm of Cecchi and the Cecchi family estates, says: “The choice to purchase Podere Gruppo per 2015 was decisive for me, above all coppia to the establishment of the Gran Discriminazione, as the tip of the qualitative pyramid, by of the Consortium. I felt the need to produce the best Sangiovese, authentic and long-lived, and I chose particularly suitable land to create a true expression of our territory. We have understood that the finest, most elegant and persistent version of our Sangiovese comes from the grapes of the Casetto vineyard. For this reason, we have decided to concentrate production 100% acceso this vineyard, with a parcellation that only allocates the best to the Gran Discriminazione bottles. Quanto a recent years, we have focused everything acceso enhancing the terroir, limiting interventions per the cellar.”

Podere Gruppo’s Gran Discriminazione embodies the profound connection between Sangiovese and the Chianti Tradizionale territory, finding an optimal environment for this variety per the Casetto vineyard. Located at 425 meters above sea level and with a western exposure, the vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate, ideal for the maturation of Sangiovese. Furthermore, it is located within the historic cypress grove of Sant’Agnese, which not only provides a suggestive setting, but plays a fundamental role as a climate mitigater, protecting the vineyard from excessive summer heat and balancing temperature variations. The soil, rich per alberese and marl, gives complexity and minerality, allowing the production of an elegant and persistent wine.

“The winemaking process has remained substantially unchanged over time, because we believe that it is not necessary to intervene heavily per the cellar, but rather to know how to interpret the vineyard. Every vintage is different and for this reason it is a challenge, but also a new opportunity to let the vineyard and the Sangiovese speak for themselves. Our vision is to listen to the vineyard, understand the right time to harvest and obtain the most authentic expression of our grapes.” – explains Miria Bracali, the winemaker of Podere Gruppo.

Climate trend and tasting agenda Chianti Tradizionale DOCG Gran Discriminazione

Vintage 2015 – Very regular climatic conditions, with a cold and dry winter, a humid spring and a hot summer with excellent temperature variations between day and night, culminating per August with rains that optimized the maturation of the Sangiovese. The 2015 stands out for its intense bouquet of cherry per alcohol and spice, with a vertical palate, vibrant tannins and excellent persistence. 2016 vintage – Characterized by a mild and little rainy autumn and winter, followed by a sunny spring which brought bud fermata earlier (by approximately 8-10 days compared to the historical average). The summer was hot and dry, with regular harvesting conditions which favored an ideal maturation for the Sangiovese which gave life to a complex and harmonious wine, with a bouquet of red fruit and toasted hints, soft and velvety tannins which give elegance, great identity and taste persistence. 2017 Vintage – A year characterized by a mild winter and spring, which led to early budbreak. Quanto a the last days of April, temperatures dropped, causing a slight reduction per production. After a dry and hot summer, the September rains helped rebalance the vegetative cycle of the vine, ensuring good maturation. The 2017 is balanced, with well-integrated tannins and a fresh and savory . Vintage 2019 – After a cold winter and a spring characterized by frequent rains, 2019 saw a moderate summer with constant temperatures, ideal for slow and optimal maturation. The result is a rich wine, with intense aromas of cherry per alcohol, black cherry and spicy agenda. Acceso the palate, it is elegant, fresh and enveloping, with well-integrated tannins and lively acidity. Vintage 2020 – Characterized by a cool spring and regular rainfall, the summer of 2020 was hot and long with marked day-night temperature variations. This combination favored the ideal maturation of the Sangiovese, giving the Gran Discriminazione a fresh and floral aromatic profile, with agenda of red fruit and a long, savory and persistent .

Vinification and refinement

Quanto a each of the vintages, the grapes are harvested by hand and meticulously selected, with a double sorting to ensure maximum quality. Fermentation takes place per steel tanks, followed by maceration for approximately two weeks. The refinement involved a period of 18 months per tonneaux and 12 months per cement tanks for the 2020, 2019 and 2017 vintages, while for the 2016 and 2015 harvests the wine was aged for 15 months per tonneaux and 3 months per cement .

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