Castello di Volpaia
Il Puro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
“Il Puro” (“The Pure”) is a single-vineyard expression from Casanova: 100% Sangiovese, 100% indigenous clones, 100% organic, and 100% Chianti Classico, crafted with zero CO₂ emissions. First produced from the 2006 vintage, it showcases how pure Sangiovese can offer the most authentic reflection of its territory.
Casanova Vineyard sits on the south-facing slope of Volpaia at 1,470 feet in Chianti Classico, between the Coltassala and Balifico vineyards. Farmed organically, it is planted to 25 indigenous Sangiovese clones propagated from 60+ year-old vines to preserve local genetic diversity.
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
- Varietal Composition
- Sangiovese
- Aging
- 18 months in large new French oak casks (Allier).
- Alcohol
- 13.93%
Intense ruby in color, with an exceptionally elegant nose of fresh cherry and violet—classic Sangiovese—layered with subtle notes of vanilla and cacao. The palate is soft and silky, with a compelling fruit driven midpalate and an exceptionally long finish.
Wine Enthusiast
95 Points
2021
"The nose opens earthy and umami, then adds a layer of fruit by dusting orange zest over cherries and raspberries. A mix of tart and sweet blackberries headlines the palate, before that citrus element returns and is joined by bitter chocolate on the finish. Acid bubbles over firm, insistent tannins."
— Danielle Callegari, 2025
