Chianti D.O.C.G. “Riserva”

Production area

Gambassi Terme – Florence

Vineyard

40 hectares

Soil composition

Medium texture tending to clay

Grape varietals

Sangiovese

Planting density

Old vineyards: 2500 vines/ha
New vineyards: 5000 vines/ha

Altitude

250 – 300 meters a.s.l.

Forma di
allevamento

Guyot

Harvest

Hand-picking, from 18 September to 8 October

Vinification

After destemming, the grapes are fermented in vitrified cement tanks. The time of maceration on the skins was approximately 20 days. During the first five days pumping over is performed three times a day, then reduced to only twice a day and, in the last days, to just once.
The wine is then transferred and care is taken to carry out the malolactic fermentation in the shortest time possible. After this fermentation another transfer is performed and then the wine is aged in small 5 hl barrels of French oak. The period of aging in wood lasts approximately 12 months. Then we proceed to the assembly of different containers and after a few months the wine is bottled and aged for at least four months before being placed on the market.

Organoleptic features

This wine has an intense, deep and brilliant ruby-red colour. The fragrances are also very intense and complex with slightly fruity notes, especially of cherries, mingled with pleasant spicy notes, particularly tobacco, undergrowth and cocoa. Very powerful and pleasant taste, with great balance between acidic strength and tannins. Very sapid, with excellent structure and a good, prolonged finish.

Abbinamenti

This wine goes very well with all pasta dishes served with tomato sauces made with meat or game, and with all meat dishes, whether roasted or grilled, or stewed with tomatoes. Excellent in pairings with all kinds of game and with aged, strong-flavoured cheeses.