Candialle "Gran Selezione Pli" Chianti Classico DOCG 2015

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意大利 Tuscany 區乾紅，Candialle 最頂級酒款，100% Sangiovese 葡萄，選自其最著名、亦可能是該區最老的單一葡萄田 "Pli"。30個月法國橡木桶，高等濃度，Organic 有機種植，深紫紅酒色，黑車厘子丶香料盒丶皮革及乾花酒香，口感果味澎湃濃郁，有深度，結構複雜，同時展現布根地色的優雅，悠長酒後感，年產量 1200支。

About this wine:

Candialle “GRAN SELEZIONE PLI” Chianti Classico DOCG is an Italian dry red wine from Tuscany, it is flagship wine crafted by Candialle. 100% Sangiovese that carefully selected from “Pli”, their most famous and possibly oldest single vineyard of that area. Awarded 93 points from Antonio Galloni while the 2013 vintage got 92 points from Robert Parker and 94 points from James Suckling. Aged for 36 months in French oak barrels, it is full-bodied, rich and concentrated, exhibiting a deep purple-red hue that is visually captivating. Intoxicating aromas of violets, black cherries, spice box, and leather permeate the air. On the palate, it delivers an abundance of bold and luscious fruit flavors, showcasing remarkable depth and complexity. Its structure is both intricate and elegant, reminiscent of the finesse found in Burgundy wines. The tannin is robust and tight, the finish is long and lingering, leaving a lasting impression and a desire for more. Truly the pinnacle of Candialle's winemaking prowess, this wine is a testament to their commitment to crafting exceptional Sangiovese.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "Candialle is an under-the-radar estate in Panzano in Chianti owned by Josephin and Jarkko Peränen. The 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is an impressive wine that makes me very curious to taste more wines from an estate I admittedly know little about. This is an elegant and generous wine that packs lovely intensity into a compact, mid-weight delivery. The bouquet is redolent of wild berry, garden herb and pressed violets. This wine will be difficult to locate because a mere 900 bottles were produced."

James Suckling - "A really pretty nose that shows so much floral character, such as crushed violets and dried herbs. Citrus and orange rind, too. Full body, tight and polished tannins and a long, minerally finish. Such a pure and refined wine. Drink now or hold."

Vinum - "From a vineyard planted with 10,000 plants per hectare, the Concadoro of Panzano: bouquet of cherries, leather and dried flowers; harmonious texture, acidity and tannins in balance, long, polished finish. Excellent workmanship."

關於酒莊：

意大利 Candialle 酒莊位於Chianti 奇揚地的 Panzano 區，是 Unione Viticoltori di Panzano 協會的會員之一，致力於可持續及環保的Organic 有機種植，以提升極簡、自然葡萄種植方式為終身目標，並將 Panzano 區打造成意大利第一個完全有機的葡萄種植區。這個精緻的 Boutique Winery 精品酒莊由Jarkko Peränen 及 Josephin Peränen 夫婦全權擁有及管理，葡萄園位處 Panzano 下方的 Conca d'Oro （金碗）地區，屬於海拔300-400米高地，面向南方及西南方，山谷形狀如同一個天然的半圓形劇場，獨特的 Galestro 土壤由石灰岩、黏土、砂岩及白堊組成，地理條件得天獨厚，為晚熟及對生長環境挑剔的 Sangiovese 葡萄完美地提供了理想的種植環境。在釀製方面，Candialle 酒莊是該地區唯一仍然使用古老的 albarello (陶罐) 及古老的灌木葡萄藤架系統的酒莊，發酵過程均使用自然酵母，於混凝土、不銹鋼及使用過的勃艮地橡木桶中進行陳年。Candialle 酒莊亦是意大利首家使用 Clayvers 發酵的酒莊，Clayvers 是一種獨特的蛋形陶瓷容器，在 Liguria 利古里亞區製造，經高溫燒製，具有比木桶更低的透氣性。Candialle 酒莊的葡萄酒不僅在年輕時展現出令人驚艷的果香及風土，而且具有出色的陳年潛力。酒莊近年被各大小酒評高度讚揚，成為後起之秀，Hugh Johnson 評為「相當優質」，對傳統及自然釀酒方法的堅持而聞名葡萄酒世界，同時為葡萄酒愛好者帶來了獨特而細膩的味覺體驗。

About CANDIALLE:

Candialle is a member of the “viticulturist union of Panzano” in Chianti. Their objectives are to enhance and optimise minimalist, natural winegrowing, which could lead Panzano to being the first complete organic viticultural region of Italy. This exquisite boutique winery owned and managed by a couple team, Jarkko and Josephin Peränen, their vineyard is located at the southern tip of the “Conca d’oro”, the golden bowl, situated just below the village of Panzano in Chianti. The valley is formed like an amphitheatre and is characterised by its unique Galestro soil, a combination of limestone, clay, sandstone, and chalk, together with the southern and south-western exposure, altitudes between 300 and 360 metres, build up the perfect terrain for the demanding and late ripening Sangiovese grape. When it comes to winemaking, Candialle is the only winery in the region to still use the old albarello or ancient bush vine trellising systems, all fermentations are native and aging happens not only in concrete, stainless steel, and used Burgundy barrels, they are the first in Italy to use Clayvers, which is a unique ceramic egg-shaped container made in Liguria and are fired at high temperatures that are much less porous than barrels. Their wines not only show stunning flavours and aroma of fruit when young but age extremely well.