WINE DESCRIPTION
Selvapiana Vigneto Erchi is a flagship wine produced by Selvapiana, a renowned winery located in the Chianti Rufina appellation of Tuscany, Italy. Rufina is the smallest of all of the Chianti subzones. Local cooling breezes extend the ripening time providing a generosity of fruit that offsets the austere structure that Chianti can have in youth. This pure Sangiovese comes from a single farm that was planted just before the new millenium. The grapes recive a very long total vatting time to enhance the structure and the wines spend amost 18 months in oak, only 10% of which is new. The result is a foursquare structure with sandy tannins and lean acidity but equal opulence of tart cherry fruit. This wine needs at least 10 years to show its fill potential and it will add notes of leather and tobacco with time. Rufina is a must-try for any enthusiast of Italian wine and this is a premier example.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Selvapiana Vigneto Erchi is a superbly balanced and structured Chianti Classico that displays classic aromas of dried cherries, herbs, and a hint of toasted oak.On the palate, this wine is full of flavor with bright acidity, ripe tannins, and a long finish. Enjoy with grilled meats or aged cheeses.
EXPERT RATING
4.7
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2057
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: Selvapiana
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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