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Chianti Rufina pre-harvest visit with vigneron Federico Giuntini<\/p>\n

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Pontassieve, Chianti Rufina, Tuscany
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Our visit to Italy timed with what seemed like summer 2023’s perpetual heatwave – temperatures were increasing to the mid-to-high 35\u00b0C+ during the day time, and keeping cool was the priority.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the Sangiovese grapes at Selvapiana in Chianti Rufina were loving the heat. \u00a0Greeted by winemaker Federico Giuntini, he explained that this year has been one of extreme weather patterns. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are about a week away from harvest, and the team has done a great job in the vineyards where beautiful clusters of Sangiovese, a late-ripening variety, wait to get their final rays of sunshine before achieving full ripeness.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It is without questions that\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Fattoria\u00a0<\/a>Selvapian<\/a>a<\/a>\u00a0has been dedicated to the Sangiovese grape, for decades … Already in 1979 Francesco Giuntini was producing a 100% Sangiovese from one single-parcel:\u00a0<\/span>Bucerchiale<\/strong>.<\/span>

In 2016, Selvapiana introduced a second Cru,\u00a0<\/span>Erchi<\/b>, also 100% Sangiovese, and part of the new Terraelectae<\/strong> designation, considered to be the top wines produced by members of the Consortia Chianti Rufina.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Separated by 10 minutes from vineyard Bucerchiale, Erchi’s soil has less clay, more calcaire, with zones rich in iron. The vineyards are a little lower than Bucerchiale’s altitude, South East facing, Erchi is in a warmer environment compared to Bucerchiale.<\/span>
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For more details, check out Ian d’Agata’s excellent article\u00a0<\/span><\/span>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b>that gives an in-detail summary of the new Terraelectae rules.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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During our visit in August, it was hard not to notice a blue haze around the vineyards. \u00a0Federico explains that this is humidity that is still hung around in the area since a very wet May and June. \u00a0It was evident – the mountains and vines were very green and lush, and all the rivers were quite higher than previous, very dry years.<\/span><\/p>\n

January to April the region was much dried than usual. \u00a0Then came the rain. \u00a0The very wet months of May and June were quite a struggle – Federico estimates that the estate probably lost between 23-30% of the harvest as these rains happened during floraison. \u00a0Luckily they avoided the downy mildew. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Above: View from the Erchi Vineyards<\/p>\n

Below: View of the Selvapiana Bucerchiale vineyards from across the hills. \u00a0You can see the Colline del Chianti.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Above Left: Sangiovese at Erchi<\/span><\/p>\n

Above Right: Sangiovese at Bucerchiale<\/span><\/p>\n

Fattoria Selvapiana started organic viticulture in 1992, and over the years they<\/span>\u00a0have added other treatments to its organic viticulture program: bee propolis, orange peel oil, and a plant-based mixture that helps the vine to strengthen its own immune system. This allows them to reduce their copper and sulphur inputs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ageing the Sangiovese in barrel at Selvapiana is incredibly important to achieving a quality of wine that can continue to age in bottle for decades.<\/p>\n

Selvapiana has always aged their Sangiovese in large barrels – foudres – and sometime in the past it has been casks made from Chestnut trees. \u00a0Nowadays the barrels are made from oak, and a variety of different sizes are used, such as 25HL & 30HL Foudres from Piemonte supplier\u00a0Botti\u00a0Gamba<\/b><\/a>, \u00a0and most recently the addition of Large format barrels from Austrian cooperage\u00a0Stockinger<\/b><\/a>. \u00a0In 2019, the estate received 10HL barrels from Veneto producer\u00a0Garbellotto<\/a>, <\/b>which have been integrated into the Bucerchiale ageing program.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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CHIANTI RUFINA 2022<\/h3>\n

This was a large harvest for 2022. \u00a0Graphite, blackberry, plums and cranberry on the nose. \u00a0The palate has a blood and iron notes, great structure and robust tannins.\u00a0<\/p>\n

BUCERCHIALE RISERVA 2020<\/h3>\n

The suppleness of 2020 is well-perceived in this cuv\u00e9e. \u00a0In addition to the classic plums and dried roses we find in this cuv\u00e9e, the nose has a minty, sage, herbal notes with a savoury, salumi fresca fleshiness on the palate. \u00a0<\/p>\n

VIGNETO ERCHI 2019<\/h3>\n

This is the first vintage certified with the Terraelectae designation. \u00a0Roses, cherry tomatoes, leather, cassis and tomato leaf are aromas on the nose, and the palate follows with a savoury leather, juicy red plum acidity and a very classic structure.<\/p>\n

POMINO VILLA PETROGNANO 2020<\/h3>\n

60% Sangiovese (large foudres)<\/p>\n

20% Cabernet Sauvignon & 20% Merlot (small barriques)<\/p>\n

The nose has a perfume blend of vanilla, liquorice and red plums, with a palate that has tobacco leaf and juicy red currants. \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Chianti Rufina pre-harvest visit with vigneron Federico Giuntini Pontassieve, Chianti Rufina, TuscanyAugust 2023 Our visit to Italy timed with what seemed like summer 2023’s perpetual heatwave – temperatures were increasing to the mid-to-high 35\u00b0C+ during the day time, and keeping cool was the priority. 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