CHIANTI RISERVA
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Controlled denomination |
DOCG Chianti |
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Production area |
Castelfiorentino, Montespertoli |
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Harvest period |
Merlot first decade of September, Colorino and Sangiovese the last decade of September. |
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Growing system |
Guyot and spurred cordon |
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Density for hectare |
5.000 vines/hectare |
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Soil type |
Medium mixture soil |
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Vineyard altitude |
150 mt slm |
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Yield |
50 Q.li/Ha |
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Fermentation |
The grapes are fermented separately in cement and steel vats with selected yeast. the period of maceration is different for each grape and every vintage, the temperature is between 28-30°C with frequent pumping over and delestage everyday to foster the ceding of phenols. malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously immediately after alcoholic fermentation |
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Color |
Brilliant ruby red with burgundy tinges after maturation |
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Aroma |
Intense with marked notes of undergrowth (blueberry, black cherry , cherry and morello cherry) complemented by pleasant floral scents (violet and iris) and spicy |
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Flavor |
Extremely elegant , soft and enveloping wine, with silky and gentle tannin, but at the same time powerful. Well strucutured , long lasting in the mouth. |
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Alcohol |
13,5% |
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Food pairing |
Roasteed and grilled meats, half - aged cheese |
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Serving temperature |
18 °C in wide glasses with mouth to close. |
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Size |
CL.75 |