Conti Capponi Villa Calcinaia Contessa Luisa Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
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Subtle aromatics of moist underbrush, grilled sage, menthol and oak. Full-bodied, dry with rich red cherry flavors and intense tannins and acidity. Built to age. Organically farmed. The Contessa Luisa vineyard was planted by Ferrante Capponi in 1959. He dedicated this block to his mother Luisa Vonwiller and it is the oldest vineyard still in production at Villa Calcinaia. This five acre plot sits on a hill facing west, the only case on the estate, and therefore it enjoys the warmth of the afternoon sun. The soil is dominated by the grey calcareous clay for which the estate is named (Calcinaia = Chalk Quarry), so the vineyard tends to produce very rich wines with immense structure. The hand harvested grapes undergo fermentation and 18 days of maceration in open 500 liter tonneaux followed by 24 months of aging in five liter tonneaux and cement vats. Villa Calcinaia is situated in the center of Chianti Classico near the town of Greve-in-Chianti. This historic estate has been home to the Counts Capponi since 1524, and is maintained by Sebastiano Capponi. Calcinaia is the heart of the Capponi family and each generation gives new life to the fields, woods, vineyards and cellars. These wines express the family's love for their land; with every vintage they share the hopes, worries, pride and care that come with making honest wines. Organic farming is the standard at Villa Calcinaia where 75 acres of vineyard are planted. The Villa Calcinaia philosophy has always been: "Love for the land, respect for tradition, and the rightful pride in bearing the name of Capponi."
