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CHIANTI CLASSICO

CHIANTI CLASSICO

Soil typology: clay soil with high quantities of calacreous stones, marl and alberese (limestone rich in marl)

Land average: 350 mt. above sea level

Average density per hectare: 5000 vine stocks

Type of growing: Spurred cord and guyot

Blend (uvaggio): Sangiovese e Merlot

Agronomic techniques: greenharvest is made by reducing the number of the bunches to allow grapes to ripen effeciently
with a higher extractive power. Harvest is done by hand.

Vinification techniques: fermentation and maceration on the skin in steel vats for 15-20 days with temperature control ageing in one years old french oak barriques (250 litres) for about one year. In this period a natural malolatic fermentation takes place.
Ageing in bottles for at least 10 months before releasing. After about two years Chianti Classico starts expressing its best characteristics.

Description: Vibrant ruby red. Intense aromas with reminescents of ripe fruit and liquorice. Agreable and balanced soft taste with a long lasting finish. Chianti Classico is perfect with pork and boar stews and grilled meats.

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Podere La Cappella Chianti Classico