Italy, Chianti Classico
Sangiovese, Merlot
Description
The Chianti Classico has a vivid ruby color and a strong nose of fresh red fruit with hints of cherry. This is a well-structured wine with a fruity finish.
Awards
- This wine has not yet received a recognition
Certificates
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Stainless steel fermentation
Vineyard
Vineyards: Campo a Pitti, Casavecchia, Casetto, Castellino, Campo a Prato, Montanino, Pratolino, Santa Caterina, Santa Maria Novella, Vignavecchia.
Planted between 1972-2004
All vineyards have light soils consisting of sandstone except Castellino (clay), Santa Maria Novella (clay) and Montanino (sandstone and clay)
On slopes between 1,300 – 1,870 ft.
Vineyard exposition: South, southeast, southwest, east-southeast
Density: 1,038-2,306 vines/acre
Soil Type
- Natura: arenaria (oligocene) - Di tipo: sabbioso/limoso (Castellino e Santa Maria Novella)
Viticulture
Sistema di allevamento: Guyot
Maturation
BARREL AGING: 12 Months in large casks
