CHIANTI RISERVA
Wine information
Category: Chianti DOCG RiservaGrowing area: Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Blend: 90% sangiovese, 5% canaiolo, 5% colorino
Altitude: 250 metres
Soil type: Galestro (layered limestone-sandstone marl)
Training system: low spur-pruned cordon
Harvest period: September 15 through October 20
Vinification process: When the grapes have reached optimal ripeness, they are harvested manually, destemmed and crushed, and undergo fermentation in oak vats. After some 30 days of fermentation and maceration, the wine is drawn off and goes to oak barrels to mature for 18-24 months. The wine is then ready for bottling, after which it receives an additional 6 months' bottle-ageing before release.
Sensory profile: Ruby red with garnet highlights, rich fragrances of wild red berries and violets; crisp, lean, with very full flavours; steady progression, and tannins that are expressive but smooth and supple.
Nose: rich fragrances of wild red berries and violets
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Serving temperature: 18°
Serving suggestions: roasts and game, aged cheeses