Castello di Volpaia
Il Puro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
“Il Puro” (The Pure) it’s pure indigenous Sangiovese from the vineyard of Casanova, located at 1470 feet above the sea level, on the South facing slope of Volpaia between the celebrated vineyards of Coltassala and Balifico. Here we organically grow 25 clones of Sangiovese indigenous of Volpaia and reproduced from over 60 years old vines to preserve the local genetic diversity.
The Casanova vineyard, planted in 2001, is home to 25 indigenous Sangiovese clones, carefully selected to enhance the unique expression of the grape in this specific terroir. The vineyard is situated at an elevation of 480 meters (1,575 feet) with a south-southeast exposure, ensuring optimal sunlight throughout the growing season. The soil is rich in sandstone, providing excellent drainage and contributing to the minerality and complexity of the wine. With a vine density of 5,435 vines per hectare (2,200 vines per acre), the vineyard is carefully managed to allow for balanced growth and concentrated fruit. The vines are trained using the Guyot method, ensuring proper airflow and sunlight exposure, which helps to produce grapes with exceptional ripeness and quality
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
- Varietal Composition
- Sangiovese
- Aging
- 18 months in large new French oak casks (Allier).
- Alcohol
- 13.93%
The mouth is soft, silky, intriguing with a fruitful aftertaste and an extremely long finish.
Wine Enthusiast
95 Points
2021
"The nose opens earthy and umami, then adds a layer of fruit by dusting orange zest over cherries and raspberries. A mix of tart and sweet blackberries headlines the palate, before that citrus element returns and is joined by bitter chocolate on the finish. Acid bubbles over firm, insistent tannins."
— Danielle Callegari, 2025
