Il Caggio - IPSUS
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
2016 / 2018 / 2019
75cl
100% Sangiovese
IPSUS has a distinct personality that reflects its unique terroir, the Caggio. Fine, silky tannins combine with red berries, cherries and blood orange peel aromas. Touches of violet, rose and lavender blend with delicate spices and ground stones.
IPSUS , with its dense texture and long, savory finish, is an intriguing wine. A wine with great aging potential, of great charm, which 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 oenology.
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 shale mixed with calcareous marl with Alberese rock skeleton
Grape varieties: selected Sangiovese clones, resulting from half a century of research:
- 4 exclusive Mazzei massage selections
- 3 Chianti Classico selections (2000/1, 2000/5, 2000/7)
- F9, T19
Rootstocks: 110R, 420A, 779P, Kober 5BB
The estate is spread over a total area of 9.4 hectares, of which the enclave covers 6.5 and is equipped with the perfect characteristics to produce a spectacular Sangiovese.
Caggio is located between 310 and 361 meters above sea level, with vineyards around the hill exposed partly to the south-east (3.3 hectares) and partly to the south-west (6.1 hectares).
The composition of the soil derives mainly from calcareous shales and marly limestones dating back to the Upper Cretaceous.
Going into detail, it is possible to divide the land into two macro-categories, "Caggio" and "Cantina".
The “Caggio” soils are medium skeletal Cambisols, deriving from calcareous clays. These are deep, drained sounds, with good water availability thanks to the reserves that accumulate naturally in this type of soil.
The areas with "Cellar" soil are Regosols and Cambisols, poorly calcareous and with little skeleton, therefore deep or moderately deep clay-loam. They are on average well-drained soils with moderate or little water available.
