VINEYARD: 25 Ha in Montespertoli / Firenze. 32 year old Sangiovese and Canaiolo vines, espalier training-system, 4.500 plants x Ha. 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo.
WINEMAKING: Grapes are handpicked the first week of October and fermented into red wine in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with selected yeasts; maceration last for 10 days. The wine ages for 10 months in 30 Hl Slavonia oak casks prior to bottling and release on the market.
| APPELLATION |
Chianti Colli Fiorentini Docg |
| VINTAGE |
2005 |
| GRAPE COMPOSITION |
90% Sangiovese – 10% Colorino |
| TYPE |
Red / Dry |
| VINEYARD | 8 Ha in Montespertoli / Firenze. 32 year old Sangiovese and Canaiolo vines, espalier training-system, 4.500 plants x Ha. |
| SOIL |
Compact clayey marl rich in limestone and sandstone [Alberese and Galestro soil formations] |
| ALCOHOL |
12,5% |
| PRODUCTION |
40.000 bottles |
AWARDS |
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| TASTING NOTES |
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| WINE MAKING |
Grapes are handpicked the first week of October and fermented into stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with selected yeasts; maceration last for 1 week. The wine ages for 8 months in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling and release on the market. |
| FOOD MATCH |
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| Producer Home page: |
Cipressaia |
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| WINE REGION: |
 Tuscany |
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Fri, Jul 24, 2009
Tuscany