Basisinformationen
Beschreibung
Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva is produced from the best Sangiovese grapes from Brancaia and Poppi and then blended with a touch of Merlot.
Klassifikation/Herkunftsbezeichnung
DOCG
Traubensorten
80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot
Weinberge und Terroir
Herkunft
Castellina and Radda in Chianti
Höhe und Exposition der Weinberge
230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
Bodentyp
Castellina: loamy soil - Radda: medium textured with rocky skeleton
Klima und Mikroklima
Continental climate, with cool winters (also below 0°C) and very warm summers.
Vinifikation und Ausbau
Ernte
26.08.09 - 08.10.09
Weinanalysen
Alcohol: 13,5%; total acidity: 5,6‰,
Gärtemperatur
30 - 32 °C
Maischekontaktzeit
up to 20 days
Ausbau
16 months, Sangiovese in tonneaux, Merlot in barriques
Flaschenausbau
8 months minimum
Erstes Produktionsjahr
1982
Lagerpotential
up to 15 years
Degustationsnotizen
Degustationsnotiz
Dark, intense red showing black cherry and black currant flavors, with touches of bittersweet chocolate, accented by tobacco and tea notes. Tight with a long finish.
Ideal zu
Grilled meat, roast or braised beef and veal, stewed dishes, grilled fish and pasta dishes with strong tasting sauces.
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