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Gran Selezione 2020 from Colombaio di Cencio, Sangiovese from Chianti Classico aged at least 30 months, at €37.06 instead of €44.08. No distinction or guide is mentioned for this vintage.
Chianti Classico DOCG appellation and production zone named, Sangiovese alone, intense rubino red color and notes of red fruits, consistent spezie and balsamiche.
No award or guide mentioned, producer not cited in any ranking: simple absence of information, rating maintained between 5.6 and 6.4.
At €37.06 (crossed-out price €44.08) for a Gran Selezione 2020 at 14.5 % vol., the price remains consistent with the appellation's standing, without being a bargain.
Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), aromatic profile described and serving temperature indicated at 16-18°C: an easy wine to place at the table.
Colombaio di Cencio estate named and located in Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 30 months specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where time seems suspended. It is here, on ancestral lands, that a wine comes to life that tells you a story: that of the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2020 from Colombaio di Cencio. An invitation to a sensory journey, a promise of authenticity.
The Colombaio di Cencio estate is nestled in the heart of the Tuscan hills, in that prestigious appellation known as Chianti Classico. This wine is the noblest expression of Sangiovese, the region's king grape. The vines, lovingly tended, draw their strength from unique soils, rich in galestro and clay, elements that give the wine its structure and its so-characteristic minerality.
The 2020 vintage benefited from careful vinification, with fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration, allowing optimal extraction of aromas and tannins. The aging, lasting a minimum of 30 months, takes place in local oak barrels, a choice that sculpts the character of this wine without ever masking it. To the eye, you will discover a deep and intense red color. On the nose, aromas of ripe red fruits unfold, interwoven with delicate spicy and balsamic notes, a complex and captivating aromatic signature. On the palate, you will be seduced by its full body, its velvety tannins and a persistent freshness that precedes a long and harmonious finish.
This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2020 is an ideal companion for large gatherings. I particularly recommend it with grilled red meats, a slow-cooked game dish or aged cheeses that will reveal all its nuances. It is perfect for those evenings when you wish to share an exceptional moment, where each sip is a celebration of the richness of the Tuscan terroir. Let yourself be carried away by the magic of this wine, a true bridge between tradition and passion.