Millennio - Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione - Castello di Cacchiano - Jeroboam 2020
Castello di CacchianoSangiovese Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 300 cl 2020
CHF 196.56−9%(CHF 65.52/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 215.85
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Technical information
- Producer
- Castello di Cacchiano
- Name
- Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
- Variety
- Sangiovese
- Vintage
- 2020
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 300 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, balsamic notes
- Vinification method
- Traditional fermentation with extended maceration
- Aging
- Minimum 30 months
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 10-15 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Tuscany
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Chianti Classico
- Type
- Red wine
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Millennio by Castello di Cacchiano represents the absolute excellence in the Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione denomination, an authentic expression of the Chianti Classico territory, in the heart of Tuscany. This wine is made from pure Sangiovese grapes, handpicked in the best-exposed and oldest vineyards of the estate. The aging takes place in selected oak barrels, where Millennio develops complexity and structure, enriched with subtle and highly elegant aromas.
In the glass, it presents a deep ruby red color, accompanied by an enveloping bouquet recalling notes of ripe cherry, forest berries, dried flowers, and light spices, with hints of tobacco and leather emerging with aging. The taste is full, harmonious and savory, with soft and well-integrated tannins, capable of supporting long aging. The persistence is long and refined, a sign of its great personality and longevity.
This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione pairs magnificently with red meat dishes, succulent roasts, and aged cheeses, offering a sensory experience deeply rooted in the Tuscan territory. The Jeroboam version is ideal for important moments of sharing, celebrating oenological excellence with elegance and tradition.
In the glass, it presents a deep ruby red color, accompanied by an enveloping bouquet recalling notes of ripe cherry, forest berries, dried flowers, and light spices, with hints of tobacco and leather emerging with aging. The taste is full, harmonious and savory, with soft and well-integrated tannins, capable of supporting long aging. The persistence is long and refined, a sign of its great personality and longevity.
This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione pairs magnificently with red meat dishes, succulent roasts, and aged cheeses, offering a sensory experience deeply rooted in the Tuscan territory. The Jeroboam version is ideal for important moments of sharing, celebrating oenological excellence with elegance and tradition.
The winery
Castello di Cacchiano
ToscanaItalia
Historic estate located in the municipality of Gaiole in Chianti (Siena), with vineyards on the plateau of the Monti in Chianti; production focused on Chianti Classico (including Riserva and Gran Selezione "Millennio"), Vin Santo and DOP olive oil, as well as agritourism and wine shop services.
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese, Colorino, Malvasia Nera, Malvasia Bianca, Canaiolo, Merlot
- Vineyards on the plateau of the Monti in Chianti, at 340–490 m above sea level.
- Production of Chianti Classico DOCG, Riserva, and Gran Selezione "Millennio"
- Vin Santo from Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico PDO olive oil
- A wine shop housed in the castle’s ancient prison cells and agritourism accommodation.
- Historic estate of the Ricasoli‑Firidolfi family, present in the area for over a millennium.
The story
The Castello di Cacchiano complex belongs to the Ricasoli‑Firidolfi family and has been part of the local landscape for over a millennium. The site has ancient origins on the remains of a Roman settlement, and the present core, associated with the Ricasoli, is documented as having been built in the medieval period. The estate has maintained a historic winemaking tradition integrated with hospitality services.
Production philosophy
The winery aims to express the terroir of the area by working carefully both in the vineyard and in the cellar. Its stated objective is to enhance the typical character of each vintage and of the individual parcels to produce wines that are recognizable and tied to their place.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate falls within the U.G.A. of Gaiole in Chianti, on the Monti in Chianti, with vineyards situated at approximately 340–490 metres above sea level. Soils are predominantly silty‑clayey with calcareous marls and calcareous sandstones; the area includes woodlands, olive groves and fields that contribute to the estate’s biodiversity.