CHIANTI CLASSICO 2011 D.O.C.G. LECCI E BROCCHI
WINE DESCRIPTION
Chianti Classico DOCG is an inevitable protagonist of good Tuscan food, that comes from cultivation of the fertile land in the heart of Chianti. This bottle guards the expression of the tradition like a treasure box and reveals itself through the most classical dishes of Italian Cuisine.
NAME: Chianti Classico DOCG 2011
GENERAL: obtained by a careful selection of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo collected to achieve full phenolic maturity
WEATHER CONDITIONS: From mid-August until the beginning of October, the high temperatures and lack of rainfall have accelerated harvesting operations. The harvest began on September 25. The grapes were transported to the winery very healthy, but made with grapes / wine lower than normal. The quality of the wines is very good for all types. The climate and meteoric, recorded especially last summer, resulted in a decrease in the amount assessed in 15% compared to last year.
PROVENANCE: Territory joined the D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico in the town of Castelnuovo Berardenga
EXPOSURE: South, South / West , West\
SOIL TYPE: Sandy clays with a strong presence of the skeleton.
DENSITY ' SYSTEM: 4500 vines for hectare.
VINEYARD ALTITUDE: 350 meters s.l.m.
SYSTEM: Guyot
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Ruby red with nail slightly grenade.
Nose: varietal of classic Tuscan style with notes of cherries and spice, tobacco and vanilla.
Palate: well expressed tannins, soft and mature, large with a good balance between components.
MATCHING
With any type of roast meat, including game and stews. He can challenge even the most complex cheeses.
TECHNICAL NOTES
VARIETY: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo
YIELD HAS: 70 q.li per Ha
HARVEST PERIOD: From late September to mid October
TENURE: Manual
CONTAINER FERMENTATION: stainless steel tanks
FERMENTATION TIME: 10/15 days
MACERATION: 20 days
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: after the alcoholic
MATURATION METHOD: Slavonian oak casks and French oak
LENGTH OF MATURATION: 5 months
SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 lt.