2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Ipsus

Tasting notes:

IPSUS is born from the perfect combination of a land ideal for growing Sangiovese vines and the passion of a noble family dedicated to the art of winemaking since 1435. IPSUS has a distinguished power which represents its own unique terroir, Il Caggio. Fine and silky tannins are combined with red berries, cherries and the aromas of blood orange peel. Touches of violet, roses and lavender are seasoned with delicate spices and crushed stones. IPSUS, with its tightly-wound texture and long, savoury finish, is an electrifying wine.

Producer description:

Il Caggio is a medieval hamlet which sits within its own unique paradise, surrounded by rolling hills adorned with indigenous Sangiovese vines. The heavenly “clos” is what caught the Mazzei family’s eye. It is from these 6.5 hectares at the heart of the 150 hectares belonging to the hamlet that the Mazzei family have produced an extraordinary wine. Il Caggio sits between 320 and 350 metres above sea level and has the perfect characteristics to produce a spectacular Sangiovese. The soil is mainly clay schist mixed with calcareous marl and alberese rock fragments, and the vineyard plots have 150-degree exposure South_x0002_East South-West. Combined with the Mediterranean microclimate, the terroir lends itself perfectly to the creation of a masterpiece.