By Castelli del Grevepesa
Clemente VII Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione

Winemaker's Note
Beautiful aromas of crushed berries and violets follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate with integrated tannins. Amazing depth of fruit and power for this balanced Sangiovese with nice fruit and mineral-driven texture.

Area of Origin
Chianti Classico (Tuscany), in the municipality of San Casciano in Val di Pesa, from our vineyards in Campoli.

Soil
Hilly landscape rising from an alluvial plateau with geological formations of Sillano and Alberese stones.

Wine Details
Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
Training System: Guyot, Spurred cordon
Average Vine Age: 20 - 30 years
Harvest: End of September/beginning of October, handpicking and selection of the best grapes
Primary Fermentation: Soft crushing of the grapes, fermenting in stainless steel tanks, with maceration on the skins for 15 days at a controlled temperature of max. 28 degrees C/82.4 degrees F
Malolactic Fermentation: In concrete tanks
Maturing and Aging: 100% in Slavonian oak casks for 24 months
Fining: At least 6 months bottle refining

Tasting Notes
Color: Intense ruby red color with garnet hues
Taste: Medium- to full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins. Fresh, focused, and with a delicious finish.
Bouquet: Notes of cherries, violets, tea leaves, green olives, tomatoes, roasted hazelnuts, and some fresh figs
Serving Temperature: 17-18 degrees C
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Castelli del Grevepesa Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Clemente VII 2020
Friday, Aug 09, 2024
Score: 93
Color: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Vintage: 2020
A delicious, lively and succulent Gran Selezione. Aromas of cherries, forest berries, dried herbs and warm spices. Medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Attractive, with a velvety texture and a delicate stream of juicy fruit. Focused finish with length. Drink or hold.

Castelli del Grevepesa Chianti Classico Clemente VII Gran Selezione 2020
Score: 92
Price: $50
Wine Type and Color: Red Still
Reviewed By: Bruce Sanderson
Drinkability: Best from 2026 through 2039
Primary Grape: Sangiovese
Issue: October 15, 2024
Region: Italy / Chianti Classico
A mix of plum, cherry, tobacco, tar and oak spice flavors are enmeshed with dense tannins in this muscular, lively red, which stays focused through the lingering finish. This tips toward the tannic side, so give it time. Best from 2026 through 2039.

Castelli del Grevepesa 2020 Clemente VII Gran Selezione Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
From: Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Rating: 91
Price: $50
Winery: Castelli del Grevepesa
Region: Tuscany
Alcohol: 14.00%
Variety: Sangiovese
Wine Type: Red
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Issue Date: 7/1/2025
The Gran Selezione category continues to show extraordinarily well across Chianti Classico in the new vintage, and the Clemente VII delivers all the depth, complexity and sophistication promised by the top tier, plus general deliciousness.
Reviewed By: Danielle Callegari

Castelli Del Grevepesa, Clemente VII, Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione, 2020
Tasted By: Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW, Sara Bachiorri, Jason Millar (at Decanter tasting suite, London, 20 May 2024)
Drinking Window: 2024 - 2035
Points: 90
Producer: Castelli Del Grevepesa
Brand: Clemente VII
Vintage: 2020
Wine Type: Still
Colour: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Chianti Classico
Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol: 14.00%
Body: Medium
Grapes: Sangiovese
Rich red and dark fruit with smoke, forest floor and toasted spices. Balanced and harmonious, with smooth tannins, vibrant cherry and raspberry coulis. Fresh and long.

Castelli dei Grevepesa, Clemente VII Gran Selezione 2020 Chianti Classico
Producer: Castelli dei Grevepesa
Cuvee: Clemente VII
Classification: Gran Selezione
Appellation: Chianti Classico
Region: Toscana
Country: Italy
Colour: Red
Alcohol: 14.00%
Score: 16.5/20
When to Drink: 2024 - 2030
Published On: 23 Oct 2024
Date Tasted: 23 Oct 2024
Reviewer: Tamlyn Currin
Full bottle 1,275 g. Certified sustainable (3E Equalitas).
Chestnut and dried strawberry, chamois leather and rose hip. Rangy as a whippet. There is something about this wine that makes me think of bony bums on pews in cold churches with old stone floors and dust and incense. Tannins pressing like earnest fingers on prayer books. More penance than glory. More hip bones than roses. But it has a certain charm. The wine is an elegant, unshouty accompaniment to food. And that soft whisper of fruit compels you to lean in. (TC)