Gallule – the ancient name of the property – is also the label of our Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. This wine is made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes grown in centuries-old terraced vineyards on the Antico Podere Gagliole. These landmark protected terraces were already famed for their grapes in medieval times.
This is a wine of great harmony and remarkable depth, rich and complex, and with a lovely garnet hue – qualities that only very old Sangiovese vines can produce.
Best enjoyed at 18°C.
Best maturity for drinking: up to 4-6 years after release.
Technical data
Appellation: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Grape varieties: Sangiovese 100%
Appearance: Intense ruby red
Vineyard age: 20-50 years
Vineyard density: 4000-5000 vines per hectare
Vineyard yeld: 3500 kg per hectare
Elevation, exposure: 350-400 metres, south-southwest
Soil: Medium texture on Pietraforte rock
Harvest: Handpicked, into small boxes
Quality control: Manual selection in cellar of highest-quality grapes
Vinification: With indigenous yeasts , in 45-hl French oak vats; 30 days of maceration.
Aging: For min. 12 months in French oak barrels and subsequent 12 months in 12hl French oak barrels
Bottle aging: Min. 12 months under controlled temperature