TEST
2020
Basic Information
Description
CHIANTI CLASSICO is a tribute to our terroir. This single-variety winefascinates with its easiness and the ripe cherry notes, one of the typical aromas for Sangiovese. In the mouth, a lovely freshness and sapidity combine with young and crisp tannins.
Denomination
DOCG
Varieties
100% Sangiovese
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location
Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure
230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
Soils
Castellina in Chianti: loamy; Radda in Chianti: medium textured with rocky skeleton.
Climate and microclimate
Continental climate, with cold winters (temperatures below 0° C) and very hot summers.
Vinification and aging
Harvest
01.09.20 - 30.09.20
Wine analysis
Alcohol: 13,5%; total acidity: 5,40‰
Temperature of fermentation
28-30°
Must contact
Up to 13 days
Maturing
12 months 2/3 in stainless steel tanks, 1/3 in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing
a few months
First year of production
2013
Ageing potential
Up to 10 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note
Medium to full body. Lots of fruit and fine tannins: notes of ripe cherries, cedar and cocoa.
Perfect with
Salami, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meat.
Awards
Falstaff
Othmar Kiem