Basilica Solatio Gran Selezione
2017
Nestled between 300 and 400 meters above sea level, Cafaggio sits pretty in Tuscany’s golden amphitheater—the Conca d’Oro of Panzano in Chianti. The name says it all: “golden shell” or “golden bowl,” this natural sun-trap is every grape’s dream vacation spot. Here, organic vineyards stretch across 60 hectares of galestro-rich soils, where the roots dig deep and the wines climb high. It’s not just geography—it’s geometry, geology, and a touch of magic. The steep, sun-facing...
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100% Sangiovese from the Solatio vineyard located on the Conca d’Oro in Panzano. Silty-clay loam soil, deep, fairly plebby, originating from calcareous marl, with good level of organic substance.
Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks, breaking and soaking of the marc through manual pressing and pump-overs with air. Long post-alcoholic submerged cap maceration and spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Aged for 30 months in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels; 12 months in glass-lined cements vats and 6 months in bottle.
This has aromas of sweet berries, cherries, white pepper, dried herbs and salted chocolate. Medium-bodied with firm, silky tannins and fresh acidity. Savory and juicy with a long, flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes. Vegan.
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It has a brilliant ruby red colour. There is a fragrant nose of ripe raspberry and strawberry, with beautiful nuances of cherry compote, and a lovely clove aroma on the finish. It unfolds nicely on the palate, with fresh fruit, grippy tannins, an undertone of minerality, and good grip, and there is minimal aftertaste on the finish.
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