Name

Vignole Chianti Classico Riserva

Type

Rosso – Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva

Alcohol content

13,5% vol.

Grapes

Sangiovese 90%, Cabernet sauvignon 10%

Training system

Vertical-trellised, spurred cordon. Average plant spacing of 5,000 plants per hectare and production of around 50 quintals of grapes per hectare. Local soil type prevalently marly.

Fermentation

The harvest takes place in the second week of October. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel vats with maceration on the skins for 15 days. When malolactic fermentation is complete the wine is placed in mainly new French oak barriques for at least 18 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.