Casa Emma – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Italy
Tuscany
Wine
Red
The Facts
Origins Italy > Tuscany > Chianti
Appellation Chianti Classico
Varietal Sangiovese
Cepage 100% Sangiovese
Winemaking 20 day maceration on grape skin then placed in Austrian oak barrels for fermentation.
Aging 3 years in barrel, 1 year in bottle
Alcohol Content 14.0 %
Production 830 cases
Serendipity Markets California, National, Texas
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The Character
Tasting Notes Very elegant wine with an amazing nose and with impressive structure and balance. Medium bodied is red fruited, satiny on the palate, with cheeky acids that effortlessy support the rich Sangiovese fruit., rendering this a Burgundian expression of the grape and place.
Overall Rich & Striking
Mouthfeel Persistent with chewy tannins
Aromas Blackberry, Balsamic hints, Cedar, Tobacco, Plums, Fruit Cake
Selling Point Peak of Chianti Classico with "tree-hugging" spirit
Pairings Pappardelle all'anatra, Slow Roasted Lamb
Awards 94 Wine Spectator (2015), 94 James Suckling (2015), 91 Robert Parker (2015)
Sustainability Certified Organic , Biodynamic In Practice
The Story
The best of the best grapes are pulled from each of the estate's vineyards and toiled over till the wine reaches perfection. This organic, biodynamically produced Gran Selezione is a game-changer in the Italian sector. 2021 Organic Harvest Update Across Italy - Read More
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About Casa Emma
Brand Story
Founded in 1969, when Fiorella Lepri took a leap of faith and purchased the property from the Florentine noblewoman Emma Bizzarri. Maintaining her legacy through the name of the winery, “Casa Emma.”
Brand Story
Founded in 1969, when Fiorella Lepri took a leap of faith and purchased the property from the Florentine noblewoman Emma Bizzarri. Maintaining her legacy through the name of the winery, “Casa Emma.”
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