2016 Tenuta di Bibbiano Gran Selezione Vigna del Capaninno

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Overview: It was produced using only the best vintages of Sangiovese Grosso clone grapes of the Capannino vineyard, which overlooks Monteriggioni.

Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso clone, monopoly of Capannino Vineyard

Production zone: Castellina in Chianti, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Cru: Vigna del Capannino (Capannino vineyard)

Winemaking & Aging 

Soil: Piocene blue clay, deep stratified limestone schistose rock

Growing season: Cold, snowy winter; cool and moist spring and summer; hot and windy autumn.

Exposure: South-West

Harvest period: From the beginning of October

Fermentation: 33 days in cement vats

Aging: 24 months, partly in cement and partly in French oak barrels and in Slavonian oak barrels; additional 6 months aging in bottles

Tasting Notes & Analysis

This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione has an intense ruby red color with purple hues. A combination of a dense structure and elegance, strength, and finesse. Well balanced and harmonious to the palate, with a very pleasant taste and sweetness due to the velvety and ripe tannins. An outstanding flavor wrapped in elegant softness with aromas of sour black cherry, prune, balsamic with sweet spices, cinnamon, and cloves. Very long final persistence.

Food pairing: This wine pairs well with traditional cold cuts: salami and matured sheep and cow cheeses. Roasted white and red meats, pasta with traditional game meat sauces or heavy creamy sauces.

Alcohol: 15,00%

Net dry extract: 33,3 g/l

Total acidity: 5,79 g/l

Your Investment

Cases of 6 X 750ml

Private: $445.50 ($74.25/btl)

Licensee: $397.08 ($66.18/btl)

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Supplier Bio

Bibbiano is owned by the Marrochesi Marzi brothers, Tommaso and Federico, and is one of the oldest estates in Chianti Classico belonging to the same family.

Their philosophy is based on responsibility and consistency. Responsibility for the impact their actions have on their land, for their wine-growing region and unique wines; consistency in following one’s vocation while respecting the nature of the region and family traditions. 

Bibbiano has been using the principles and methods of organic farming since the end of the 1980s. Only products with low environmental impact and organic fertilizers are used to allow the most natural ecosystem to exist. The estate also has a long-standing partnership with the University of Florence. Their ongoing studies have identified the best soil characteristics, exposures, altitudes and cloning of Sangiovese Grosso vines. All of these processes support the family’s philosophy to carry on with traditions while respecting the terroir with minimal disruption to the natural environment. 

The Marrochesi Marzi family has purposefully created a territory of authenticity, where not only the centuries-old quality standards of the grapes are respected, but only local wine-making methods of Chianti Classico are used. The family worked with legendary winemaker and Tuscan wine specialist Giulio Gambelli from 1942 to 2004. Since his passing Maurizio Castelli continues to maintain the family’s heritage.

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Tenuta di Bibbiano

Bibbiano is owned by the Marrochesi Marzi brothers, Tommaso and Federico, and is one of the oldest estates in Chianti Classico belonging to the same family. Their philosophy is based on responsibility and consistency. Responsibility for the impact their actions have on their land, for their winegrowing region and unique wines; consistency in following one's vocation while respecting the nature of the region and family traditions. Bibbiano has been using the principles and methods of organic farming since the end of the 1980s. Only products with low environmental impact and organic fertilizers are used to allow the most natural ecosystem to exist. The estate also has a long-standing partnership with the University of Florence. Their ongoing studies have identified the best soil characteristics, exposures, altitudes, and cloning of Sangiovese Grosso vines. All of these processes support the family's philosophy to carry on with traditions while respecting the terroir with minimal disruption to the natural environment. The Marrochesi Marzi family has purposefully created a territory of authenticity, where not only the centuries-old quality standards of the grapes are respected, but only local wine-making methods of Chianti Classico are used. The family worked with legendary winemaker and Tuscan wine specialist Giulio Gambelli from 1942 to 2004. Since his passing Maurizio Castelli continues to maintain the family's heritage.