VINEYARD: 24 Ha in Greve in Chianti, at 400 mt altitude. 35 year old Sangiovese and Cabernet vines, espalier training-system, 4.500 plants x Ha. 100% Sangiovese.
WINEMAKING: Grapes are handpicked the first week of October and fermented into red wine in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with ambient yeasts; maceration last for 10 days. The wine ages for 12 months in 30 Hl Slavonia oak casks prior to bottling and release on the market.
| APPELLATION |
Chianti Classico Docg |
| VINTAGE |
2002 |
| GRAPE COMPOSITION |
100% Sangiovese |
| TYPE |
Red / Dry |
| VINEYARD | 7 Ha. situated in the heart of mainland Chianti Classico, 450 mt altitude. 35 years old vines, density up to 4.000 – 5.000 plants per Ha. |
| SOIL |
Typical compact clayey shale rich in limestone and schist [Alberese] |
| ALCOHOL |
13% |
| PRODUCTION |
65.000 bottles |
AWARDS |
Gambero Rosso 2 Glasses |
| TASTING NOTES |
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| WINE MAKING |
Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes were hand-picked the first week of October and fermented at controlled temperature into stainless steel tanks. Maceration laste 12 days. The wine aged in French oak tonneaux 8 months prior to bottling and commercial release. |
| FOOD MATCH |
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| Producer Home page: |
Vecchie Terre Montefili |
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| WINE REGION: |
 Tuscany |
Mon, Jul 27, 2009
Tuscany