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. 50% Sangiovese, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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 15 days. The wine ages for 18 months in French oak tonneaux prior to bottling and release on the market.
| APPELLATION |
Toscana Rosso Igt |
| VINTAGE |
2003-2000-1999 |
| GRAPE COMPOSITION |
50% Sangiovese – 50% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 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 |
35.000 bottles |
AWARDS |
Gambero Rosso 2 Glasses |
| TASTING NOTES |
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| WINE MAKING |
Sangiovese and Cabernet grapes are hand-picked the first week of October, crushed and fermented at controlled temperature into stainless steel tanks. Maceration lasted 17 days. The wine ages in French oak barriques for 16 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