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"One of the leading estates in Italy..."- Antonio Galloni,Vinous
Described as a “gem of a producer” by Decanter, Podere Le Cinciole may well be the ultimate insider’s Tuscan estate, producing high-scoring, under-the-radar selections expressing the estate’s exceptional “golden” terroir in Chianti Classico's high-altitude terrain. From a biodiverse, 30-hectare hilltop that includes an olive grove of 1,000 trees, Le Cinciole owners Luca Orsini and Valeria Vigano produce their measured, thoughtful wines from 11 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards in the Conca d’Oro, the amphitheater-shaped “golden basin” considered the "Grand Cru" of the region.
Described as “gorgeous ... wonderfully pure and bright” by Vinous' Antonio Galloni, the remarkably expressive, 92-point 2020 Chianti Classico entry-level cuvée was crafted from 100% Sangiovese and aged for 12 months in medium French oak barrels and a year in concrete before bottling, yielding seductive, vibrant fruit and elegant tannins. Galloni likewise lauds the double 95-point 2018 Gran Selezione Aluigi in declaring, "The marriage of elegance and pure power is compelling." The all-Sangiovese, flagship Petresco once again notched a head-turning 97 points from Galloni in the fabulous 2019 vintage, showcasing "notable depth and intensity" in a wine that will promise extended evolution in the cellar. Of course, the Sangiovese wines are the estate's calling cards, but owners Valeria Vigano and Luca Orsini show an equally deft touch with international varietals, as demonstrated clearly in their 96-point, "knock out" 2018 Camalaione, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah.
While Panzano and the Conca D’Oro have gained notoriety among collectors as the home to high-profile producers like Fontodi, Le Cinciole's top-scoring wines remain among Tuscany’s hidden treasures, offering a rare opportunity for lovers and collectors of bold Tuscan reds to “strike gold” and scoop up a stash of purely irresistible wines at unbeatable prices. |