Mocenni 89
Chianti Classico
Gran Selezione DOCG

Numbers aren’t simply calculations and logic. Numbers have their own fascination, an emotional aspect. Behind a number may lie memories, meanings, moments. Often a number is used to identify something strictly and precisely. A number which becomes a name to enhance the careful and accurate choice of individual bunches of grapes. A wine which is absolute selection, and thus unique and unrepeatable expression of a place, of a terrain, of an identity, of a search for excellence, all of which merge and emerge in the very moment of tasting: intense bouquets, fullness of taste, unmistakable personality, persistence on the palate, in the mind, in the heart.

 

ESTATE

Mocenni

LOCATION

Chianti Classico, Toscana

APPELLATION

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

GRAPE VARIETIES

100% Sangiovese

ALTITUDE

About 500 m.a.s.l.

SOIL

Alberese and Galestro

VINEYARDS

Particella 89

VINES AGE

25 years

TRAINING SYSTEM

Spur cordon-training and Guyot

VINIFICATION

In stainless steel tanks at 28/30° C

AGEING

About 24 months in oak barrels of 42hl

AGEING POTENTIAL

Over 20 years

Vinification and aging: After a careful and precise selection of the grape clusters, the manually harvested grapes are de-stemmed and gently pressed. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats and maceration lasted for circa 20 days at a controlled temperature of 28/30° C. Shortly after alcoholic fermentation, the wine is transferred into oak barrels of 42hl where malolactic fermentation takes place and where it remains for ageing. Once bottled, the wine remains stored in the estate for refinement prior to its release. This wine expresses the unique character of Mocenni’s and Chianti Classico territory.

Tasting notes: Intense ruby red colour. Incense, red berries, citrus marmalade, a full bouquet of distinct aromas that make this wine unique. The tannin weave is very refined and balanced. The acid note, typical of Sangiovese, confers a particular length and vivacity to the taste that is full, sapid and elegant. This wine in its own unique and unmistakable manner, expresses the
characteristic salinity, minerality of the terrain. Excellent and unique  expression of Sangiovese.

Annata 2018:
James Suckling – 93
Wine Spectator – 92

Annata 2017:
James Suckling – 95
Wine Spectator – 93
Vinous – 91
Falstaff – 91
Vini Buoni d’Italia – 4 stelle

Annata 2016:
Wine Spectator – 94
James Suckling – 93
Decanter – Gold
Wines Critic – 92
Vini Buoni d’Italia – Corona e Golden Star
Wine Enthusiast – 91
Gambero Rosso – 2 Bicchieri

Annata 2015:
Wines Critic – 95
James Suckling – 94
Wine Align – 94
Wine Spectator – 93
Vini Buoni d’Italia – Golden Star
Falstaff – 91
Decanter – Highly recommended
Restaurant Wine – 5 Stelle

Annata 2013:
James Suckling – 95
Vini Buoni d’Italia – Corona e Golden Star
Wine Align – 93
Vitae (Associazione Italiana Sommelier) – 4 Viti (4/4)
Falstaff – 91

Annata 2012:
Wine Advocate – 92
Wine Spectator – 92
Vini Buoni d’Italia – Corona

Annata 2011: 
James Suckling – 93
Wine Align – 91

Annata 2010:
James Suckling – 93
Wine Enthusiast – 92

Serving suggestions: Traditional accompaniments are red meat (both fresh and salted), game, and mature cheeses.

Service notes: Serve the wine at a temperature of 18° C and open the bottle at least 1 hour before serving.

Storage: Store the bottle horizontally at a temperature of 15/17° C, away from light.