Name

Vignole Chianti Classico

Type

Rosso – Chianti Classico DOCG

Alcohol content

13% vol.

Grapes

Sangiovese 90%, Merlot 10%

Training system

Vertical-trellised, spurred cordon. Average plant spacing of 5,000 plants per hectare and production of around 60 quintals of grapes per hectare. Local soil type prevalently marly.

Fermentation

The harvest takes place in the last week of September for the Merlot grapes and the second week of October for the Sangiovese. The grapes are fermented in concrete vats with maceration on the skins for 10 days. When malolactic fermentation is complete the wine is placed in large French oak barrels for about 12 months. Lastly it is aged in bottles for at least 6 months.

Serving
with food

Game, roasted red meats, mature cheeses.

Serving suggestions

In large glasses. Open three hours before serving at a temperature of 18°C.