TEST
2021
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
Castellina in Chianti: loamy; Radda in Chianti: medium textured with rocky skeleton.
Soils
Continental climate, with cold winters (temperatures below 0° C) and very hot summers.
Climate and microclimate
Vinification and aging
Harvest
20.09.21 - 01.10.21
Wine analysis
Alcohol: 14%; total acidity: 5,80‰
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
Wine Advocate
Monica Larner
Vinous
Antonio Galloni
James Suckling
James Suckling
Falstaff
Othmar Kiem
Intravino
Andrea Gori