Gigiò
Our flagship wine. A complex, age-worthy blend of mostly Sangiovese with a small percentage of Colorino.
Gigiò our first-born was the start of our adventure. Produced from the oldest Sangiovese vines, it is a Sangiovese blend with a small percentage of Colorino. The wine is complex and elegant, with deep colors and lively fruits, persistent acidity and finish, guaranteeing it to be age-worthy.
About the label
Inspired by Giacometti
The name Gigiò is a nickname of Enzo’s childhood friend, Luigi. The skinny man that you see on the label is derived from a Giacometti drawing that Claire had before the couple met (not the original, of course!). From the time Claire and Enzo began daydreaming about starting a winery, they always thought this image would be the inspiration for a great label. Our first ever label, our Gigiò character was adapted to become more of a wine person, carrying a glass and a bottle of wine, as well as having a happy face. Our very first label, it was used for the only wine we made at the time (back in 2004). Now Gigiò is well-known amongst our customers as being our top, elegant, precious wine.
Winemaking Details
Tasting Notes
Dark ruby red, deep and bright. The nose offers a series of scents: dark fruit, violet and rose essence, with spice notes of black pepper and cinnamon, with hints of licorice and chocolate. To the palate the wine presents a full-bodied structure with silky and exuberant elegance, the tannins are elegant and soft, and the accompanying acidity guarantees its long ageing potential.
Varietals
Sangiovese and Colorino
Vineyard
“I Tulipani”, Poggio la Noce, Fiesole
Elevation
300 meters / 980 feet
Orientation
South - South/West
Vineyard Size
1.5 hectares / 3.7 acres
Vineyard Density
5600 plants/hectare
Average Age of Vines
18 years
Yield
40 Q/Hectare
Soil
Predominantly calcareous marl with alberese and galestro strata
training system
Guyot
Harvest
Beginning of October, manual harvest
Fermentation
After destemming and careful sorting on the selection tables, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel temperature-controlled vats, using indigenous yeasts.
Aging
Ages for 24 months in large oak casks (10 Hl), with the final wine resting another 12 months in bottle before being released.
Potential Cellaring
15+ years
Bottles Produced
2000 bottles
Awards/Aclaim
James Suckling 92 points, Antionio Galloni Veneous Media 92 points, Merano Wine Hunter Award (Rosso), Veronelli 91 points, Japan Women’s Wine Award, Guida Bio Foglia D'Oro
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