Old vintages

Vigna Contessa Luisa, Historic Vintages – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione D.O.C.G.

Vintage: 2013 – 2015

110,00 € 541,00 €

Description

The Contessa Luisa Vineyard was planted by Ferrante Capponi in 1959. He dedicated the estate, to which this vineyard was linked, to his mother Luisa Vonwiller. Today, it is the oldest vineyard still in production at Villa Calcinaia.
The plot is situated on a hill of about two hectares which, uniquely within the estate, faces west and therefore benefits from the warmth of the afternoon sun. The soil is characterized by a strong clayey nature and good depth.
Initially, as was customary, American vines were planted in hand-dug pits and only later grafted with the varieties present at the estate. The main variety is naturally Sangiovese, but alongside it lives a small community of other grape varieties, making the vineyard population more heterogeneous and lively.

Size

Annata

Clear

Description

The Contessa Luisa Vineyard was planted by Ferrante Capponi in 1959. He dedicated the estate, to which this vineyard was linked, to his mother Luisa Vonwiller. Today, it is the oldest vineyard still in production at Villa Calcinaia.
The plot is situated on a hill of about two hectares which, uniquely within the estate, faces west and therefore benefits from the warmth of the afternoon sun. The soil is characterized by a strong clayey nature and good depth.
Initially, as was customary, American vines were planted in hand-dug pits and only later grafted with the varieties present at the estate. The main variety is naturally Sangiovese, but alongside it lives a small community of other grape varieties, making the vineyard population more heterogeneous and lively.

Tasting notes

The wine produced from this vineyard tends to be very rich and opulent on the nose, characterized by a powerful tannic structure on the palate—likely a trait derived from the clayey soil composition.

Pairings

Suitable for dishes like stews or braises, where the richness of the dish wonderfully complements the tannins of this Sangiovese.

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Ancestor

Luisa Vonwiller (1869-1948)

Luisa Vonwiller (1869–1948), wife of Count Piero Capponi, was a woman of wide interests and passionate about agriculture. Villa Calcinaia deemed it fitting to dedicate both a vineyard and a label to her, in tribute to the woman who, from the beloved Swiss Alps, made her home among the hills of Chianti.