Italy, Chianti Classico
Sangiovese
Description
Deep garnet showing little maturity. Racy nose redolent of cherry, including morello cherry, with a floral note of fern. Beautiful velvety, ample, invigorating mouthfeel with spice and salinity. Superb nascent aromatic intensity. Low-key oak influence.
Awards
2 bicchieri Gambero Rosso
92 pts James Suckling
Certificates
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Vinification: Destemming and crushing then alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks during 7 to 10 days at temperatures around 28°C. At the end of this fermentation, several tastings determine the duration of the post-maceration. It can last from a few days to several weeks. The wine is then transferred into other stainless steel tanks for the malolactic fermentation.
Vineyard
Soil Type: Schist, calcareous
Viticulture: Organic
Harvest: Hand-harvested in small 10kg crates with selected grapes from the best parcelles of the vineyards
Maturation
Aging: 24 months in 350L French oak barrels or large French oak casks (40hL)
