The Caggio - IPSUS
Chianti Classico Grand Selection DOCG
2018 / 2019
75cl
100% Sangiovese
IPSUS has a distinct personality that reflects its unique terroir, Caggio. Fine, silky tannins combine with red berries, cherries and blood orange peel aromas. Hints of violet, rose and lavender blend with delicate spices and crushed stone.
IPSUS , with its dense texture and long, savoury finish, is an intriguing wine. A wine with great aging potential, of great charm, that will never cease to impress you.
IPSUS is a courageous wine with a touch of arrogance and the soul of a dreamer.
IPSUS goes beyond the boundaries of Tuscan winemaking.
The Vineyard
Size: 6.5 hectare enclave
Altitude: 310 to 361 meters
Exposure: south-east to south-west (150°)
Plots: Cantina di Sopra, Cantina di Sotto, Pero, Campaccio di Sopra, Campaccio di Sotto, Vegetable garden
Climate: Mediterranean, well ventilated
Soil: clayey schist mixed with calcareous marl with a skeleton of alberese rock
Grape varieties: selected Sangiovese clones, resulting from half a century of research:
- 4 exclusive Mazzei massal selections
- 3 Chianti Classico selections (2000/1, 2000/5, 2000/7)
- F9, T19
Rootstocks: 110R, 420A, 779P, Kober 5BB
The estate covers a total area of 9.4 hectares, of which the enclave covers 6.5 and has the perfect characteristics to produce a spectacular Sangiovese.
Il Caggio is located between 310 and 361 metres above sea level, with hillside vineyards exposed partly to the south-east (3.3 hectares) and partly to the south-west (6.1 hectares).
The composition of the soils derives mainly from calcareous clays and marly limestones dating back to the Upper Cretaceous.
Going into detail, it is possible to divide the lands into two macro categories, “Caggio” and “Cantina”.
The “Caggio” soils are medium skeletal Cambisols, derived from calcareous clays. These are deep, drained soils, with good water availability thanks to the reserves that accumulate naturally in this type of soil.
The areas with “Cantina” soil are Regosols and Cambisols with little limestone and little skeleton, therefore deep or moderately deep clay loam. They are medium well drained soils with moderate or little available water.
