Castello di Volpaia, Coltassala Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2020
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- Region:
- Tuscany
- Bottle Size:
- 750ml
- ABV:
- 14%
- Grape Variety:
- Sangiovese
- Vintage:
- 2020
- Other:
- Organic
The Coltassala has a vivid ruby colour. This is a well-structured, complex wine with an elegant nose and hints of vanilla, cacao and a fruit profile of black currant and black cherry.
"Very attractive with ripe cherries, red plums, dark chocolate and spices with hints of dried lavender and citrus peel. Medium-bodied with lots of energy and tension. Tannins are polished and well-integrated to the wine. Very complete and balanced. Crunchy and long. 100% Sangiovese. From organically grown grapes. Better from 2025." James Suckling - 95 Points
"The 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezion Coltassala is a sleek, elegant wine. Silk contours and sweet floral notes lend finesse to this very pretty, nuanced Gran Selezione. All the elements are very nicely balanced. Hints of black cherry, plum, licorice and leather led darkness throughout." Vinous - 95 Points
"Saturated with black currant, black cherry, iron and wild herb aromas and flavors, this red is firmly structured and shows fine harmony already in its youth. The supple texture is offset by well-integrated, dusty tannins, while the fruit echoes on the lingering finish. Best from 2025 through 2040. 750 cases made, 225 cases imported." Wine Spectator - 94 Points
The 2020 vintage began with a relatively warm winter and spring that resulted in the vines budding and flowering early. Temperatures only dropped in the first 3 weeks of June only to rise again immediately and remain high throughout the summer, although they never reached peaks highs for long periods. We had a particularly dry winter, but it rained abundantly in May and the first half of June. Rain stopped almost completely over the summer, only to start again towards the end of August and during the harvest. We can say therefore that summer was generally hot and dry and the vines only underwent moderate water stress. Harvest took place about a week earlier than is usual in recent years. When harvested, the grapes were perfectly healthy with thick skins and ripe seeds, even the ones harvested last when rain had begun again.
