Il Puro, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione – 2020
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Introduction
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“Il Puro” (The Pure) it’s pure indigenous Sangiovese from the vineyard of Casanova, located at 1470 feet above the sea level, on the South facing slope of Volpaia between the celebrated vineyards of Coltassala and Balifico. Here we organically grow 25 clones of Sangiovese indigenous of Volpaia and reproduced from over 60 years old vines to preserve the local genetic diversity.
The 2006 vintage is the first selection from the vineyard Casanova that has given birth to “Il Puro”: 100% sangiovese, 100% indigenous clones, 100% organic, 100% Chianti Classico, zero emissions of CO2. “Il Puro” is the demonstration of how the vinification of pure Sangiovese in the Chianti Classico gives the most true and authentic representation of the territory.
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Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards: Casanova
- Cultivation: Certified organic
- Composition: 100% Sangiovese
- Size: 0.56 hectare (1.38 acres)
- Vine Age: Planted 2001
- Clones: 25 indigenous Sangiovese clones
- Soil: Sandstone
- Elevation: 480 meters (1,575 feet)
- Exposure: South-southeast
- Density: 5,435 vines/hectare (2,200 vines/acre)
- Training: Guyot
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Vintage Report
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The 2020 growing season began with an early budding and flowering of the vines due to the warm winter and spring. The summer was generally hot and dry, leading to moderate water stress for the vines. Despite intermittent rainfall, the grapes were harvested healthy with ripe seeds and thick skins. The harvest was a week earlier than usual. The resulting 2020 vintage Volpaia wines have good acidity, bright color, and less concentration but more elegance compared to previous years.
- Harvest Date(s): October 1
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Vinification
- Barrel Aging: 18 months in new French oak (Allier)
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Technical Information
- Available Formats: 1/750ml (wooden box)
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- TA: 5.3 g/L
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Tasting Notes
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Intense ruby color. The nose is extremely elegant and characterized by fresh notes of cherry and violet typical of the Sangiovese, accompanied by hints of vanilla and cacao. The mouth is soft, silky, intriguing with a fruitful aftertaste and an extremely long finish.
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Reviews
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Il Puro, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione — 2022 – Decanter – 94 Points
"The 2020 is coy to begin with. It flits with mocha, grilled oily herbs and dusty earth. Full and velvety, the palate offers brambly forest berries that pop with pleasantly tart acidity. Oak notes are well incorporated, and it's a neat and polished package, maintaining everything in its place. Resolute, slightly austere tannins take hold on the finish."
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Il Puro, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione — 2020 – James Suckling – 95 Points
"A gorgeous gran selezione, vibrant, balanced and full of verve. It has aromas of blueberries, currants, dried herbs, stones and mild spices. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Textured and layered, with purity of fruit at the center. Succulent and well crafted."
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Il Puro, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione — 2020 – Wine Spectator – 94 Points
"Laced with cherry, strawberry, floral, Mediterranean scrub and mineral flavors, this rich red is also supple and firmly structured. Settling in with fine balance, with the flavors persisting on the lingering aftertaste, this is approachable now."
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Il Puro, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione — 2020 – Wine Advocate – 94 Points
“The organic Volpaia 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Casanova Il Puro is a fleshed-out and generous Tuscan red with lots of fun cherry and tart berry aromas to lift the bouquet. Like the Coltassala, this wine finishes a bit shorter and thinner despite the more robust fruit produced in a hot vintage such as this.”