Cigliano di Sopra Ciglianello Rosso 2022
Despite its historical proximity to Florence and its role in making some of the most well-known Tuscan wines of the last century, San Casciano in Val di Pesa is not necessarily an appellation of Chianti Classico that leaps to mind (perhaps this is because it has in recent decades been dominated by large producers who bought fruit, thus neutralizing differences in terroir and in the cellar.) There is undeniable energy brewing in San Casciano however, and nowhere more so than at Cigliano di Sopra. Here Maddalena Fucile and Matteo Vaccari craft graceful, articulate, compelling wines on Maddalena’s family estate, which up until 2016 sold in bulk. Cigliano di Sopra comprises eight hectares and a dozen plots with every possible exposure, all cooled by winds blowing from the sea. The cellar is located below a building on the property dating to the 14th century. Far from being stuck in the past, Maddalena and Matteo – who, while still young, have put in immense effort and forethought into their work, working with some of the greatest producers in Chianti Classico (Fontodi, Isole e Olena) and beyond (Evening Land, Domaine de la Cote) – are passionate about the future of their estate and their winemaking ambitions, built around parcel-by-parcel whole-berry fermentations, sulfur additions only at bottling, and the use of massale selections from top producers (and dear friends) in the zone for replanting. There is both an unmatched freshness and an unmistakable presence across their lineup, and a very promising indication of what’s to come.
An even split between Chianti’s classic red varieties – Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Colorino – from young and old vines, the Ciglianello sees the now Sopra di Ci hallmark of whole-berry fermentation, adding a lip-smacking juiciness and aromatic intensity (thanks to some intracellular fermentation) and structure (grace of the stem inclusion). Fermentation is in steel, followed by 14 months of aging in cement, and at last 6 months in bottle. A very pretty, elegant, and gentle wine, though still deeply expressive of both the warm generosity of the San Casciano terroir and of Maddalena and Matteo’s style. Fresh on the nose with ripe raspberries, strawberry kefir, orange zest, dried fig, fresh roses, wild marjoram, and earth, it eases onto the palate with silky tannins and a refreshing line of acidity. Subtle herbal tones balance a bright, succulent fruit profile in a sublimely pleasing way. Pure class, but far from pretentious.
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Shipping Policy
Due to the restrictions of many state laws, we only ship wine to those states where direct shipment from a retailer is permitted by law; currently we ship to AK, CA, DC, ID, LA, MO, NE, NV, NH, NM, ND, OR, VA, WV and WY. This list is subject to change without notice. In addition, each state imposes limitations on the amount of wine any particular resident may receive by direct shipment. To ensure that you are able to order wine for direct shipment from our website, please consult the specific state requirements for your state.
Please note that all orders must be placed by persons who are at least 21 years old, and that age verification will be required upon receipt of your wine. No wine will be delivered to obviously intoxicated persons and any person unable to provide age verification will forfeit their right to receive the shipment until identification is produced. In such circumstances, the order may either be held in storage at a local depot of the shipping company until appropriate identification is produced, or shipped back to the winery. All associated costs will be the responsibility of and be charged to the customer.
Title to, and ownership of, all wine passes from Biondivino to the purchaser in the State of California and the purchaser takes all responsibility for shipping it from California to his/her home state. By arranging for transportation of the wine, Biondivino is providing a service to, and acting on behalf of the purchaser. By utilizing this service from Biondivino, purchaser is representing that he/she is acting in compliance with his/her local and state laws regarding the purchase, transportation and delivery of wine. The purchaser represents that he/she has obtained any required permission, paid any required fees, is working through properly licensed intermediaries where required, is legally entitled to take possession of wine and is legally entitled to take quantities ordered.
You will be charged the applicable sales tax, if any, assessed by your state for any shipment that Biondivino makes; otherwise California sales tax will be assessed on the sale. Shipping and handling costs are not included in the cost and will appear in the shopping cart before you complete your transaction. The carrier and service speed may vary by state and time of year, and Biondivino cannot take responsibility for the condition of any wine shipped by Ground.
Some of our products are sold on a "pre-arrival" or "futures" basis. These products are explicitly indicated as "pre-arrivals" or "futures" on our Website and newsletter. Biondivino will notify you by email when your "pre-arrivals" or "futures" have arrived and are ready to be shipped. You will be given the opportunity to coordinate the proper shipping address and method (we won't automatically ship out pre-arrival wines when they arrive).