Italy, Chianti Classico
Sangiovese
Description
The Chianti Classico Riserva has a ruby red hue with a trace of garnet. The nose is elegant, displaying hints of spice and fruit. This is a well-structured wine with smooth tannins and a long finish.
Awards
- This wine has not yet received a recognition
Certificates
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Stainless Steel fermentation
Vineyard
VINEYARDS: Casavecchia, Casetto, Castellino, Campo a Prato, Pratolino, Santa Caterina, Santa Maria Novella, Vignavecchia VINES PLANTED: 1970 – 2002 SOILS: All vineyards have light soils consisting of sandstone except Castellino (clay), and Santa Maria Novella (clay). ELEVATION: On slopes between 1,300-1,970 ft. EXPOSURE: South, southeast, southwest DENSITY: 1,038-2,306 vines/acre TRAINING: Guyot training system in all vineyards
Soil Type
- natura: arenaria (oligocene) - di tipo: sabbioso/limoso con elevato scheletro, argilloso (Santa Maria Novella, Castellino)
Viticulture
- Sistema di Allevamento: Guyot
Maturation
24 months - in oak casks (combination of Slovenian and French) and minimum 3 months in bottle.
