Nose

An intense bouquet with hints of blackberry, raspberry, violets and vanilla.

Palate

Its large, mellow, velvety body has a full and generous flavour, rich in tannins

Growing Conditions

Production Area: Chianti Classico

Harvest

It is usually October before the Sangiovese and other grapes bought in from the area are harvested for the production of Rocca Guicciarda.

Bottling

January 2001

Winemaking

After fermentation part of the vintage destined for this Riserva goes into barriques and the rest into tonneaux for a period of 20 months, after which it is aged in bottle for a minimum of another three.

30° C Maceration period: 16 days

Aging

20 months, part in tonneaux and part in barriques Bottle ageing: 3 months

Appearance

Its is ruby red with purple hues.