Vier flessen van 0,75 L Cafaggio Basilica Solatio Gran Selezione Chianti Classico uit Italië, jaargang 2012.

Titel:

2012 x2 & 2013 x2 Cafaggio Basilica Solatio, Gran Selezione

Geschatte waarde:

€250.0

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Winnende biedingen zijn exclusief 9% koperbescherming + €3





CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONEDenominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG)GRAPE VARIETY100% SangioveseSENSORY CHARACTERISTICSCafaggio’s 2020 Basilica Solatìo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG is a pure Sangiovese of great elegance, originating in the heart of the prestigious Conca d’Oro in Panzano in Chianti—one of the finest vineyard areas in the entire Chianti Classico region. The 2020 vintage in Chianti Classico is considered excellent: a mild winter, a rainy spring, and a summer that was warm but not extreme—featuring significant day-night temperature variations—allowed for the harvest of healthy, concentrated, and perfectly ripe grapes. The 2020 wines are distinguished by their intense color, vibrant acidity, balance between structure and freshness, and remarkable aging potential; the vintage has earned a 5-star rating within the appellation. The Basilica Cafaggio estate is located in the Conca d’Oro, a natural amphitheater characterized by optimal exposure, hillside elevations, and soils rich in clay and *galestro* (marl-like schist), which imbue the Sangiovese with elegance, aromatic depth, and an unmistakable mineral streak. The microclimate—featuring sunny days, cool nights, and constant breezes—fosters slow, complete ripening, resulting in fine tannins and clear, expressive aromas ideal for a great Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. The Basilica Solatìo vineyard represents one of the finest expressions of Cafaggio Sangiovese; farmed organically, it is selected to yield only the best grapes for the Gran Selezione. Here, the Sangiovese reveals a refined character: crisp red fruit, violet, balsamic notes, and a distinct mineral signature that evokes the *galestro* and clay soils typical of the Conca d’Oro. Visually, the Basilica Solatìo 2020 presents an intense, brilliant ruby red hue that hints at body and concentration. On the nose, it is refined and complex, offering aromas of cherry and raspberry, violet, sweet spices, subtle tobacco notes, and a mineral touch that adds depth. On the palate, it is full-bodied and harmonious, featuring dense yet silky tannins, great freshness, and a long finish with lingering notes of red fruit and spice—qualities that make it well-suited for extended bottle aging. At the table, the Basilica Solatìo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2020 pairs perfectly with *Bistecca alla Fiorentina* (Florentine steak), game, braised meats, *peposo* (peppered beef stew), roasts, and aged cheeses; it is an ideal choice for those seeking a distinctive Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG—substantial yet elegant—that stands out as a magnificent Sangiovese from Panzano in Chianti.


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