CHIANTI DOCG 2015
One of the most famous and renowned wines, Chianti DOCG is a quintessential symbol of Tuscany and of “Made in Italy” products in the world. Born in the heart of Tuscany, its production is regulated by strict laws that protect its quality standards. Obtained mainly from Sangiovese grapes, it has a red color, which tends to turn into garnet red with aging.
The taste is balanced, intense and persistent; it presents floral and fruity notes of cherry, spicy hints, and scent of violet and iris.
It tastes great with grilled white and red meats, but it is also a good with starters and first courses.
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 2004
Wine
DENOMINATION: Chianti
DESIGNATION: Still red wine
APPARTENANCE CLASS: DOCG
PRODUCTION AREA: Vinci, Florence, Tuscany
VINTAGE YEAR: 2015
BLEND: Sangiovese 85%, Merlot 10%, other red berried grapes 5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.6 g/l
TOTAL ACIDITY: 4.65 g/l
VOLATILE ACIDITY: 0.37 g/l
PH: 3.75
DRY EXTRACT: 26.8 g/l
SULFUROUS DIOXIDE: 64 mg/l
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 2004
Vineyards
AVERAGE ALTITUDE OF VINEYARDS: 50-100 meters above sea level
SOIL VARIETY: Pliocene alluvial deposits
YIELD PER HECTARE: 90 quintals
SYSTEM DENSITY: 3500-4000 logs per hectare
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spur trained
HARVEST PERIOD: End of September-Beginning of October 2015
Winery
VINIFICATION TECHNIQUE: Fermentation on the skins
FERMENTATION TANKS: Stainless steel
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 26-28°C | 78.8-82.4°F
LENGHT OF FERMENTATION: 8 days
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: 100%
REFINING IN STAINLESS STEEL: 2 years
BOTTLING DATE: 7 December 2017
Tasting
BEST TIME FOR TASTING: Ready to be tasted
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18°C | 60.8-64.4°F
BOTTLE OPENING: Can be tasted at the opening of the bottle
DECANTING: Not necessary
SOMMELIER’S NOTES:
COLOUR: Ruby purple red
FLAVOUR: Fruity notes of cherry, plum, blackberry and currant, floral aromas of violets, spicy and balsamic hints
TASTE: Pleasant taste, intense and long-lasting
PAIRINGS: Fiorentina steak, appetizers and pasta of all kinds, as well as white and red meat
Awards and reviews
Gilbert & Gaillard award GOLD
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