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This wine is produced from hand-selected grapes of the historical Querciavalle vineyard. Situated at 300-350m above sea level, on hilly slopes, and facing south, the vineyard favorably supports a regular and optimal aging of grapes. The soil is of medium–mixture, sandy and clayey with typical Galestro marl and Alberese limestones. Alberese comes in the form of hardened marl stone of variable size, similar to limestone. Galestro is a highly friable clay schist with layers of sand and is broken down through the action of rain and sunshine, releasing into the soil minerals precious for the vines. The training system is cordon-spur with a density of 5,000 plants per hectare.
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature lower than 27°C for 15 to 20 days, which is the average suitable time to extract from the skin colors, polyphenols, tannins and other typical features of Chianti Classico. After the alcoholic fermentation, wine is moved to cement-vitrified tanks for the second fermentation, until the malic acid gets totally drained. Only at this moment, the wine will be ready for ageing in oak barrels (24 to 30 months in 14 hl French oak casks). An additional rest in bottles for 3 to 6 months before merchandising further enhances Chianti Classico Riserva aromas and flavors.
Brilliant deep ruby red color, tending to garnet with aging. Intense, fine and charming nose, recalling ripen fruit, berries and vanilla. Warm and harmonious. Elegant noble tannins, dry, complex and with long-lasting finish. Ideal with T-bone steak, lamb, wild boar and wild game, as well as truffle or mushroom risotto. Serve at a temperature around 18°C.