Basic Information
Wine
Chianti Classico
Year
2023
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-SO 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
September to October
Wine analysis
Alcohol: 14%; total acidity: 5,57‰
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 flowers: notes of ripe cherries and violet. Crispy finish.
Perfect with
Salami, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meat.
Awards
Wine Align
John Szabo
James Suckling
James Suckling