Chianti Classico 2018
Italy, Blend of fruit from Greve, Radda, and Gaiole
Sangiovese
Description
Organic, Vegan, and Biodynamic Chianti Classico DOCG. Handpicked 100% Sangiovese grapes from high-altitude vineyards in the communes of Greve, Radda, and Gaiole in Chianti. This wine is a result of around 70 micro-plots - sometimes only a single row of vines - all harvested and fermented individually. It is aged in for around 16 months in large French oak vats, only 10% new, followed by a year in bottle. A pure expression of Sangiovese, with bright red cherry notes, dried flowers, juniper and dried herbs. This is a vibrant, crunchy wine with firm, elegant tannins.
Awards
93 pts Vinous by Antonio Galloni
Certifications
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
dry
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Vineyard
Winemaker
Manfred Ing
Viticulture
Organic and Vegan certified
Vinification
Strict hand selection in vineyard. Further selection on sorting table after destemming followed by soft crushing into oak, cement and stainless steel vats. 3-4 days cold soak. Cooler fermentation with daily gentle pumpovers. Average 21days total time on skins.
Maturation
12 months in fine to extra fine-grained oak barriques (225L) and tonneaux (500L) of which 10% new.