Ipsus Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018 Caggio

Case of	3 bottles
Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Caggio
Vintage	2018
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Grape	Sangiovese
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2024-2048
Stock	14
Volume	0,75
Condition	In Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2024-2048
Stock	1

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (96)

Hitting the market now, the Caggio 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Ipsus unfolds slowly in the glass to reveal dark fruit, cassis, spice, cured leather and pressed blue flowers. There is a touch of something exotic like a bay leaf or a hint of toasted cumin. The finish is silky and very smooth, and this wine is longer in terms of mouthfeel and more finely polished compared to the 2016 vintage that I tasted at the same time. Compared to 2016, this 2018 edition is aged for a slightly shorter time in tonneaux. It sees two months less of oak and a bit more time in cement vat. Also, the percentage of new wood was reduced from 100% to 80%. Fermentation is spontaneous with no added yeasts and submerged cap.

James Suckling (97)

Very perfumed with roses and other flowers. Spanish cedar, too. Medium-bodied with creamy and fine yet round tannins that go on for minutes. Super-fine texture. Juicy fruit. Succulent and so beautiful. Hard not to drink now. In fact, do. But it will age beautifully, too. Vineyards of 30 years or more.

BOW (8.75)

Decanter (99)

2018 saw the introduction of ceramic vessels in the winery, along with the addition of another large cask. The 16 micro-vinifications this year took place completely in stainless steel using wild yeasts, then matured for 22 months in tonneaux (80% new) and 15hl barrels. It then spent eight months in ceramic (rather than the cement used in previous vintages) before bottling. This 2018 brilliantly combines the darker fruit of 2016 with the mega-freshness of 2015, finishing it off with super-fine tannins. Creamy, earthy and chocolatey notes are lifted by a balsamic waft, overlaid with ripe, sapid red and black cherries, a touch of black tea and a long, sweet, pure cherry and wild strawberry finish. Superb.

Jancis Robinson (17)

Broad and autumnal on the nose. Very soft tannins and still delicate. Lightly animal with the flavours still integrating. Energetic and a hint of smoke. Long.

Falstaff (96)

Bright ruby red colour with a light brightening on the rim. Fragrant nose of cedar, cherries, as well as fine marzipan, a hint of dried rose petals. Opens polished and clear on the palate, along with exciting, salty notes. Compact acidity and a delicate use of wood enhance the complexity. The wine seems very energetic and bright, will age well.