VINEYARD: 24 Ha in Greve in Chianti, at 400 mt altitude. 25 year old vines, espalier training-system, 4.500 plants x Ha. 50% Chardonnay, 25% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Gewurztraminer.
WINEMAKING: Grapes are handpicked the first week of September and fermented into white wine in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with selected yeasts; the wine ages in French oak tonneaux for 12 months to complete malolactic
| APPELLATION |
Toscana Bianco Igt |
| VINTAGE |
2004 |
| GRAPE COMPOSITION |
Gewurztraminer – Chardonnay – Sauvignon |
| TYPE |
White / 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 |
15.000 bottles |
AWARDS |
Gambero Rosso 2 Glasses |
| TASTING NOTES |
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| WINE MAKING |
Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay and Sauvignon grapes are hand-picked the first week of September, crushed and fermented at controlled temperature into stainless steel tanks. The wine ages in French oak barriques for 6 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 |
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