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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2024 to 2039.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: sour cherry, violet, Mediterranean scrub, graphite
Palate: red plum, wild fennel, iron, tobacco
100 percent Sangiovese Gran Selezione from a single Radda vineyard, austere and graphite-toned.
What it pairs with
- Bistecca alla fiorentina Iron mineral spine handles a charcoal T-bone.More wines for steak →Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
- Roast venison Game meat finds the wine's wild-herb register.More wines for venison →
- Aged Pecorino Toscano Cheese acidity sharpens cherry-and-fennel notes.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Castello di Volpaia Il Puro Gran Selezione
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bistecca alla fiorentina, Roast venison, Aged Pecorino Toscano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Volpaia's first pure Sangiovese Vigna selection, launched 2007 from a single Radda parcel at 600 metres and classified Gran Selezione in 2014.
- 2007First vintage of Il Puro
- 2014Reclassified Gran Selezione
Facts
- Producer
- Castello di Volpaia · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 65 to 95 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
Frequently asked about Castello di Volpaia Il Puro Gran Selezione
What does Castello di Volpaia Il Puro Gran Selezione taste like?
On the nose, sour cherry, violet, Mediterranean scrub, graphite. On the palate, red plum, wild fennel, iron, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. 100 percent Sangiovese Gran Selezione from a single Radda vineyard, austere and graphite-toned.
When should I drink Castello di Volpaia Il Puro Gran Selezione?
Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Castello di Volpaia Il Puro Gran Selezione?
Bistecca alla fiorentina is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast venison and Aged Pecorino Toscano. Iron mineral spine handles a charcoal T-bone.
What grapes are in Castello di Volpaia Il Puro Gran Selezione?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione.
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