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Chianti Classico

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Castello La LecciaVerified Organization

Toscana
Chianti Classico Bottle

2021

2016

Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico

$ EUR

Release Price

2024-2035

Drink Window

14.5%

ABV

-

pH

5.8

TA

0

RS

Nose

Well-integrated aromas of flowers like lavender, violets and wild rose and fresh fruit in general like red cherry, strawberry and pomegranate. Lightly spicy and balsamic on the close.

Palate

On the palate, is soft and fresh
with a good acidity and a good level of tannins, that
makes it a very versatile food wine.

Growing Conditions

Vineyards altitude 350/500 above s.l
with a S/SW exposition.
the vines of 9-15 years have their roots in a soil that is mainly based on alberese and sillano
formation.

Harvest

Manual Harvest in September- October.The grapes are accurately selected in the vineyard.

Winemaking

The de-stemmed and gently crushed berries are
transferred to steel tanks at a controlled temperature and undergo a pre-fermentative cryomaceration for 24 hours. Subsequently, we take care of the alcoholic fermentation, maintaining a temperature of 26°.Short and frequent pumping over are carried out.
Maceration with the skins lasts about 10-12 days.
After racking, malolactic fermentation and maturation in concrete tanks follows.

Aging

8 months in concrete tanks and 4 months in oak
barrels (made in France/Austria, capacity 2.000 to
2.500 liters)

Appearance

bright ruby red in color

Food Pairing

Pair this wine with lasagna, ragù sauces, roasted
lamb, or braised veal shank.


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