La Ghirlanda
Chianti Classico
DOCG

La Ghirlanda (the Garland) is a crown, an ornament, a celebration. La Ghirlanda is a special place: a wood, on Mocenni estate, surrounding the vineyard of this wine. A wine that crowns the palate, adorns the sense of smell and celebrates a sensorial experience, embracing the unforgettable moment of the first taste.

 

ESTATE

Mocenni

LOCATION

Chianti Classico, Toscana

APPELLATION

Chianti Classico DOCG

GRAPE VARIETIES

100% Sangiovese

ALTITUDE

About 450 m.a.s.l.

SOIL

Alberese and Galestro

VINEYARDS

Ghirlanda, Presoni

VINES AGE

15-20 years

TRAINING SYSTEM

Spur cordon-training and Guyot

VINIFICATION

In stainless steel tanks at 28/30° C

AGEING

About 12 months in oak barrels of 50hl

AGEING POTENTIAL

15 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 takes place in stainless steel vats where maceration lasts 16/18 days at a controlled temperature of 28/30° C. Shortly after malolactic fermentation the wine is transferred into oak barrels. The bottled wine then remains stored in the cellar for refinement prior to its release.

Tasting notes: Intense ruby red in color. An ample and complex bouquet, with distinct notes of flowers, fresh fruit and spices. The palate is vigorous and vibrant, a lovely acidic vein fused with a loto of flavor make it an ample and balanced wine. Elegant and soft tannins. The finish and aftertaste are persistent and lingering. A true and authentic expression of Sangiovese.

Annata 2021:
James Suckling – 91

Annata 2020:
James Suckling – 92

Annata 2019:
Falstaff – 93
James Suckling – 91

Annata 2018:
James Suckling – 93
Falstaff – 92
Wine Spectator – 91
Vini Buoni d’Italia – 4 stelle
Decanter – Silver

Annata 2017: 
Falstaff – 93
James Suckling – 92
Vini Buoni d’Italia – 4 stelle
Wines Critic – 91
Wine Align – 91
Gambero Rosso – 2 Bicchieri

Annata 2016:
James Suckling – 92
Wines Critic – 92
Falstaff – 91
Wine Align – 90
Decanter – Silver

Annata 2015: 
James Suckling – 92
Wine Spectator – 91
Decanter – Commended
Gilbert and Gaillard – Gold medal

Annata 2013:
Wine Spectator – 90
Decanter – Silver

Annata 2012: 
James Suckling – 91
Decanter – Silver

Annata 2011: 
James Suckling – 90
Decanter – Bronze

Serving suggestions: Traditional accompaniments are red meat (both roasts and salted), game and mature cheeses. Modern cuisine pairs this wine successfully with typical Mediterranean first courses.

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.