Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

It is ready to drink from the moment it is put on the market, after 5 months in barrels and at least of 3 years in
bottles.

SKU: AB14 Category: Tag: Product ID: 1082

Description

GENERAL INFORMATION

Viticulturist and winemaker: Rory Patrick de Pentheny O’Kelly
Area of production: Gaiole in Chianti – Tuscany

Altitude: 550 m / 1800 ft
Exposure: South
Topography: Hilly
Soil: Shallow, with lots of shale
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Harvest: Mid October
Oenologist: VITTORIO FIORE

Blend: 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
1° fermentation period and maceration of the skins: 14 days in stainless steel vats

Aging: 5 months in 225 liters French oak barrels
Aging in bottles: minimum 3 years
liters produced in 2018: 2964,75 l

Alcohol: 14%
Sulphite: <100mg/l
Colour: shining ruby red
Bouquet: fine, fresh, and full, with notes of red berries and spices in which you can distinguish vanilla,
cinnamon and worked leather
Taste: gentle structured, harmonious and warm
Type of cork: natural