Chianti classico Riserva "Rancia" 2017 DOCG - Felsina

• Chianti classico Riserva "Rancia" 2017 DOCG - Felsina

Vintage: 2017
Grape: Sangiovese
Content: 0.75lt.
Vineyards: In the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, northeast of Siena and south of the Chianti Classico production area.
Growing Area: Vigneto Rancia, located at an altitude of 400 metres and with a good, south-facing exposure, covers about 6 hectares (2.4 acres), with a total of 13,980 vines. New plantings in recent years have utilised the massal selection genetic material gathered from the old Rancia vineyard.
Training system: Simple Guyot with an average yield of 40-45 hl/ha (2.3-2.6 tons/acre)
Vineyard age: Planted over 1958-1982, grafted-over material from the best stock
Soils profile: Quartzitic blue-grey sandstone, stratified sand and calcareous alberese mixed with alluvial pebbles. Limestone-sand marl galestro in the higher areas.
Harvest: Exclusively by hand
Vinification: Grapes de-stemmed and crushed, then fermented at 28-30°C, with automatic daily punch-downs, followed by 12-15-day maceration. Drawing-off almost at end of fermentation, into small and medium oak barrels in March-April for 12-18 months’ maturation. The lots are blended and bottled, with 6-10 months’ ageing in glass.
Sensory profile: Brilliant, rich ruby red. Spicy nose with floral notes and wild berry nuances. Spice continues in the mouth, nicely complemented by a dense, soft fabric of youthful tannins; excellent structure and superb overall character.