Chianti Classico DOCG

Chianti Classico DOCG Chianti Classico DOCG
Estate:
Borgo Pretale
Wine:
LE CRETE
Grape:
80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, 10% Ciliegiolo
Region:
Toscana
City:
Castellina in Chianti
Soil:
Clay - Iron - Calcareus
Alcohol:
12.5% Vol.
Acidity:
5.5 gr/L.
PH:
3.20
Residual sugar:
1.35 gr/L.
Dry Extract:
26.3 gr/L.

TASTING NOTES

Color:
Deep ruby-red with purple highlights
Nose:
Bursts with well-defined blackberry, plum and violet.
Taste:
Medium-bodied, crisp and vivid, it has fine tannins and a long delicious finish.

Comments

Castellina  in  Chianti is  located deeply  inside the classic area of Chianti production among  the  valley of the Elsa, Pesa and Arbia rivers.  Chianti Classico Gallo Nero  must  be  age at least one year before  it  can be drunk. One year of care and controls, during which all the qualities of the wine develop and stabilized.

Chianti Classico can be released after October 1st of the year following the harvest.