Producer | San Felice |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Subregion | Chianti Classico |
Varietal | Sangiovese |
Vintage | 2016 |
Sku | 1121900 |
Size | 750ml |
Tasting Notes: The San Felice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Grigio shows the estates dedication to history with Sangiovese blended with a dazzling array of indigenous varieties, Abrusco, Pugnitello, Malvasia Nera, Ciliegiolo and Mazzese all adding essential pieces to this incredible wine. Creamy and full on the palate with notes of licorice, leather and spice that lead into a focused and rich finish.
Estate History: San Felice spans three stunning areas of Toscana: Chianti Classico, Montalcino and Bolgheri. With an estate in each territory, the taste of Toscana's terroir is on full display in their wines. In the 1980s, they dug deep into indigenous grape varieties of the region and created the Vitiarium, an experimental vineyard where they grow over 270 varieties of native grapes in an effort to protect Toscana's biodiversity. After years of study, they have been able to collect and classify the grapes that make up Tuscan viticulture heritage, and even blend them with the more well-known Sangiovese for complex and unique wines.