Obtained only from Sangiovese grapes, vinified in steel and aged for 10 months in small used oak barrels; stored in concrete vats for further 5 months.
The Chianti Classico Riserva has an intense ruby red colour with violet reflections. The nose has notes of blackberry, blueberry, violet, nuances of liquorice and Mediterranean herbs.
Best enjoyed at 16-18°C.
Best maturity for drinking: up to 3-5 years after release.
Appellation: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Grape varieties: Sangiovese 100%
Vineyard age: 16 years
Vineyard density: 7000 vines per hectare
Vineyard yeld: 5000 kg per hectare
Elevation, exposure: 450 metres, south-southwest
Soil: Medium texture on Pietraforte rock
Harvest: Handpicked, into small boxes
Vinification: Thermally controlled indigenous yeast fermentations with 25-day maceration
Aging: 12 Monate im Barrique und 6 Monate im Zement
Bottle aging: Min. 3 months under controlled temperature
