2019 Monteraponi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Bragantino' DOCG, Italy Leon Boesch within the Cape Town suburbs

within the Cape Town suburbs and roughly six miles from the Atlantic Ocean and that influence is what helps the grapes retain their acidity

Fermentation: Natural ferment in Steel & ceramic amphora for 2 months

red grapes planted in a white soil

I have inherited this land from my grandfather

Lemongrass

2019 Monteraponi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Bragantino' DOCG, Italy Leon Boesch within the Cape Town suburbsThis single vineyard 100% Sangiovese is Micheles first foray into the Gran Selezione category, despite long rallying against the category. Facing the Baron Ugo vineyard, this wine is produced from a relatively young vines planted on virgin soils that used to hold olive trees directly above the hamlet. Sangiovese clone used to plant the vineyard originated from cuttings of Isole e Olenas celebrated Cepparello vineyard propogated by Burgundys renowned