Chianti Classico MILLENNIO Gran Selezione 2015 Castello di Cacchiano

Chianti Classico MILLENNIO Gran Selezione 2015 Castello di Cacchiano

Chianti Classico MILLENNIO Gran Selezione 2015 by Castello di Cacchiano is a Tuscan red wine of great personality, made from 100% Sangiovese and produced in limited quantities. It is a Gran Selezione that interprets the Chianti Classico territory with a rich, deep, and authentic style, designed for those seeking a characterful label capable of combining structure, elegance, and territorial identity.

Territory and wine style

The grapes come from the Monti in Chianti area, at an altitude between 380 and 420 meters, from vineyards predominantly facing south and cultivated on medium-textured soils with a marl matrix and a good presence of skeleton. This context favors a tense, deep, and well-defined Sangiovese profile, with a natural vocation for balance between fruit, freshness, and structure. The vinification involves fermentation at 30-31 °C and a long maceration on the skins for 4 weeks, followed by a total aging in wood of 4 and a half years between small barrels, barriques, and tonneaux of French oak.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents the typical color of a great mature Tuscan red, intense and bright. On the nose, it offers complex and progressive aromas, where the fruit of Sangiovese intertwines with spicy nuances and evolving notes generated by the long passage in wood. On the palate, the wine shows body, energy, and solidity, supported by a well-present freshness and an important but integrated tannic structure. The alcohol content of 15% vol. contributes to a sensation of breadth and persistence, while the finish leaves a long and flavorful closure, consistent with the style of a Gran Selezione.

Recommended pairings

Chianti Classico MILLENNIO Gran Selezione 2015 pairs easily with structured dishes from Tuscan and Italian cuisine. It is ideal with Florentine steak, braised dishes, roasted red meats, stewed game, and flavorful stews. Excellent also with aged cheeses, intense pecorinos, and rich preparations based on mushrooms or traditional ragùs. Its personality makes it perfect for an important table, where the wine must accompany the dish without losing definition.

Serving temperature

Serve Chianti Classico MILLENNIO Gran Selezione 2015 at a temperature of 16-18 °C. To best express its aromatic complexity and tannic texture, it is advisable to open it a little in advance of serving; a brief oxygenation can be helpful, especially if the bottle has been stored for a long time.

Why buy it

This wine represents a valuable choice for those wishing to purchase a Chianti Classico of a higher level, linked to a prestigious territory and produced in limited release. The union between Castello di Cacchiano, pure Sangiovese, long aging in wood, and a classic yet refined approach makes this label interesting both for table consumption and for a personal cellar oriented towards substantial, elegant, and recognizable wines.