Nose
Cherries, raspberries and chocolate are contrasted with metallic, earthy notes of pencil shavings and soil on the nose, with the graphite aromas.
Palate
A palate that's almost quartz-like with salty, acidic notes and the snap of fresh cherry skin.
Growing Conditions
Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva is obtained exclusively from Sangiovese grapes. Grown on land owned by the estate, the vineyard, situated in Panzano in Chianti, extends along the sunny slopes of the ‘Conca d’Oro’ (Golden basin), a wine- growing area of great value.
Sangiovese (clone: VCR4-VCR5; rootstock: 1103 P)
VINEYARD LOCATION: Cafaggio, Conca d’Oro and Panzano in Chianti
EXPOSURE AND ALTITUDE: south/south-east/south-west, on average 320 m ASL
SOIL COMPOSITION: silty-clay loam soil, originating from grey and olive green marl limestone and calcareous sandstone of ‘Argille scagliose’ (scaly clay) formation.
TRAINING SYSTEM: spurred cordon, Guyot
PLANTING DENSITY: on average 5,900 vines/hectare
Harvest
Mmanual harvesting in late September and early October
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperatures, breaking and soaking of the marc through pump-overs with air, spontaneous malolactic fermentation
Aging
Maturation for 18 months in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels, and bottle-aged for three months before sales start.
