Fine and silky tannins are combined with red berries, cherries and the aromas of blood orange peel. Touches of violet, roses and lavender are seasoned with delicate spices and crushed stones.
Reviews:
- Wine Advocate: 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.
- James Suckling: 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.
Producer Information
IPSUS is born from the perfect combination of a land ideal for growing Sangiovese vines and the passion of a family dedicated to the art of winemaking since 1435. IPSUS has a distinguished power which represents its own unique terroir, Il Caggio. Fine and silky tannins are combined with red berries, cherries and the aromas of blood orange peel. Touches of violet, roses and lavender are seasoned with delicate spices and crushed stones. IPSUS, with its tightly-wound texture and long, savoury finish, is an electrifying wine. Il Caggio was acquired by our family in 2006, after we recognised the promise of its terroir that borders our first home. Within Il Caggio’s 150 hectares, the real object of our desire was the 6.5 hectares of the heavenly “clos”. These wonderful vines epitomise Il Caggio, reflecting the purity and tranquillity of the nature surrounding the hamlet. Il Caggio is situated between 320-350 metres above sea level and has the perfect characteristics to produce a spectacular Sangiovese. The soil is mainly clay schist mixed with calcareous marl and alberese rock fragments, a mix that lends itself perfectly to the indigenous Sangiovese.
