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CENIPRIMO 2022
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole
100% Sangiovese
SOIL
This Cru grows on the great valley of the River Arbia, in the southernmost part of the property. The soil, very distinctive and complex, originates from an ancient river terrace dating back to the Pliocene-Pleistocene epochs. These are silty deposits, little evidence of stone, with the presence of clay, a little limestone and poor in organic matter.
HARVEST
The grapes of CeniPrimo vineyard were hand-picked on September 22, 2022.
WINEMAKING
Fermentation temperature 24-27°C with daily punching. Duration of fermentation and maceration on the skins about 14-16 days.
AGEING
22 months in 500-litre tonneaux of which 30% new and 70% second passage.
BOTTLING
January 15, 2025.
Vintage Awards
Vineyard
Planted in: 1998
Surface Area: 6,35ha
Altitudine: 300 m s.l.m.
Exposure: South-Ovest
Density: 5952 plants/ha
Training: spurred cordon
Clones: Sangiovese VCR23, VCR5, R24
Rootstock: 420A
Growing Season
Mild and rainy winter followed by a warm and dry spring. Summer has also been hot, with temperatures above the average, and characterized by an almost complete lack of water. However, despite the challenges of the first half of the year, the vines were able to regulate their growth cycle and adapt to the heat. The end of August brought some rain showers that lowered down the temperatures allowing the grapes to start the veraison, while the perfect climate conditions in September were crucial for an optimal ripening of the grapes and thus, securing a high-quality harvest.
Technical data
Alcohol: 14.5% Vol. | Total acidity: 5.70 g/L
pH: 3.21 | Non-Reducing Extract: 26.52 g/L
Total Polyphenols (in Gallic acid): 2095 mg/L