Castello di Meleto
Vigna Poggiarso Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
Italy, Chianti Classico
Sangiovese
Description
Brilliant purple with garnet hues developing with age. Fragrant nose of red berries, blueberries, and cassis. On the palate the medium body is complemented by a bright acidity, dark fruit, straightforward tannins and a savory, long finish.
Awards
90 pts Falstaff Wine Guide
94 pts Vinous by Antonio Galloni
Certificates
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
{0} g/l acidity
Vinification
Grapes are harvested by hand after selection in the vineyard. Stems are removed and grapes are soft pressed. The must obtained undergoes spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in 50 Hl wooden casks. Once the fermentation is complete, the wine remains in contact with the skins for 15-20 days.
Vineyard
Poggiarso.
Maturation
The wine ages for 24 months in large 30hl oak casks.
