Gagliole Rubiolo Chianti Classico DOCG 2020
(Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 91] [WS 90]

Wine Description:
Rubiolo Chianti Classico is an elegant red wine, produced in large part from Sangiovese and a small amount of Merlot. The grapes come from two of the best Tuscan terroirs for the production of Chianti Classico wines, Castellina in Chianti and Panzano in Chianti. The Merlot gives elegance to this Chianti Classico, which is rich in fruitiness and suitability. The name Rubiolo refers to its dark ruby red color.

Tasting Notes:
The Rubiolo is characterized by its dark ruby red color and its strong cherry and wild berry aromas on the nose. It shows elegance and richness with its red cherries, mint, rosemary and roses notes. The Rubiolo is a vibrant fruit-driven wine.

Food Pairing:
Ideal with red grilled meat, like Bistecca Fiorentina. Moreover, this is a light, fresh and fruity wine, suitable to accompany everyday meals.

Technical Data:
Vineyard size:  10 Ha
Soil composition:  Galestro loam
Training method:  Guyot and spurred cordon
Elevation:  350 to 450 m
Vines/hectare:  5,000-7,000/Ha
Exposure:  South west
Age:  6-16 years
First vintage:  2003
Varietal composition:  100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:  Stainless steel tanks (12 days at 27 °C)
Maceration technique:  Frequent delestage and pumpovers two times per day
Malolactic fermentation:  Stainless steel tanks
Type of aging container:  1/3 French old barriques, 1/3 stainless steel, 1/3 big oak Slavonian barrels
Length of aging before bottle: 12 months
Length of bottle aging:  3 months
Alcohol:  13.5%

Ratings & Reviews

91 Points - James Suckling:
"Lots of sour-cherry and citrus aromas follow through to a medium body with light tannins and a clean, bright finish. Drink now.” – (June 2022)

90 Points – Wine Spectator: 
"A vibrant, well-defined red, with cherry, raspberry, floral and mineral flavors fused to a linear profile and firm structure. A bit austere still, yet the lasting impression is ripe fruit. Drink now through 2028.” – Bruce Sanderson (October 2018)

89 Points - Vinous:
"The 2020 Chianti Classico Rubiolo is a juicy, easygoing wine to drink now and over the next handful of years, while the fruit remains vibrant. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, spice and leather lend lovely exuberance. This succulent Chianti Classico is sure to be a crowd pleaser." - Antonio Galloni - (July 2022)