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.