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Chianti classico 2021 DOCG (5.0lt). - Castello di Volpaia
Vintage: 2021
Grapes: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
TASTING - Colour: intense ruby red.
- Nose: distinct notes of red fruits and cherries.
- Taste: good structure and softness, with a fruity aftertaste.
NAME OF THE VINEYARDS
Campo a Pitti, Casavecchia, Casetto, Castellino, Campo a Prato, Montanino, Pratolino, Santa Caterina, Santa Maria Novella, Vignavecchia.
PLANTING OF THE VINEYARDS
1972-2004
SOIL CHARACTERISTICS
- Height above sea level: 400/600 m.
- Soil: sandstone (Oligocene) sandy/loamy (Castellino and Santa Maria Novella).
Orientation south, south-east, south-west, east-south-east
YIELD
35-45hl of wine per hectare
VINTAGE CHARACTERISTICS
A warm March is followed by a very cold and rainy April and May. Fine weather from 10 June, very hot and dry at the end of the month and beginning of July. Intense heat from mid-July to the end of August, interrupted by some rains that ensured good water availability in the soil. Generally good weather, but always with some rain,
in September and the first half of October.
GRAPE PRODUCTION
Hand harvest
Maturation In barrels of about 30 hectolitres for 12 months.
TASTING - Colour: intense ruby red.
- Aroma: distinct notes of red fruits and cherries.
- Taste: good structure and softness, with a fruity aftertaste.
Alcohol: 13,5% vol.
Volume: 5lt.
Country of cultivation: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Allergen information: Contains sulphites
