2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Mammolo
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Chalky macigno quartzite sandstone, Stratified sands, Mixed alberese, And alluvial pebbles
Orientation Mainly Southwest Exposure
Vine Age Some vines are over 30 years old; new plantings made from 2005 through 2015 used mass selections from the oldest estate vineyards, dating from 1966–1974
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Vineyards are in Castelnuovo Berardenga near San Gusmè, at 320–390 meters. Cordon-spur and Guyot training is used at about 5,400 vines per hectare. Grapes are harvested exclusively by hand, usually beginning in the first half of October. Fermentation takes place in steel at 28–30°C with automatic pumpovers, followed by 12–15 days of maceration. After racking, the wine matures for 10–12 months in large oak ovals and then for 3–6 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; delicate, fragrant wild-forest berries with spice and earthy minerality; warm and elegant, with fine-grained tannins and a balanced, lingering finish
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Mammolo
Classification Chianti Classico DOCG
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Quartz sandstone, Stratified sands, Mixed alberese, And alluvial pebbles
Orientation Southwest
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Barrel Size Medium and large casks
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Fermentation was conducted at 28–30°C. After fermentation, the wine matured for 10–12 months in medium and large Slavonian-oak casks, followed by six months in bottle. Falstaff summarizes the élevage as 12 months in a large wooden cask.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; berries, plums, spice and a slight iron note; fresh and enveloping, with good tannins, intensity, savoury character and fruit
Food Pairing Meat dishes, particularly bistecca alla Fiorentina
Producer Information
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Address
Via del Chianti, 101, 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga, SI, Italy
Phone
+39 0577 355117
Email
Owner
Poggiali Family