chianti classico DOCG Riserva
The Riserva is only made in exceptionally good years with the best Sangiovese selected from the estate’s oldest vineyards so in this sense we might well describe the Riserva as our “Grand Cru”. Like our other wines, the Riserva has great ageing potential, improving considerably over the years to express the quintessential features of Chianti-grown Sangiovese: minerality, fresh fruit and outstanding elegance..
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grapes |
mainly Sangiovese |
vinyards age |
40 years |
aspect |
east |
altitude |
450m asl |
soil |
marly-limestone, rich in stony material |
fermentation |
3 weeks in stainless steel, or 2 weeks in topless tonneaux, natural yeasts punchdowns by hand |
maturation |
24 months in old barriques and tonneaux |
bottle ageing |
6 months |