CHIANTI RISERVA DOCG 2019
Chianti Riserva DOCG 2019 Scuderia Italia is a Tuscan DOCG red wine made from a limited selection of Chianti production, chosen for the “Riserva” mention. The best grapes are selected during the harvest; in addition, the ageing period helps enhance the wine’s structure, balance and complexity.
Chianti Riserva DOCG 2019 shows an intense red colour, with elegant aromas of ripe fruit, spices and subtle evolved notes. On the palate it is full, harmonious, with soft tannins and good persistence.
It pairs perfectly with roasts, grilled meats, game and aged cheeses.
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 6600
Wine
DENOMINATION: Chianti Riserva
DESIGNATION: Still red wine
CLASSIFICATION: DOCG
PRODUCTION AREA: Vinci (FI) – Tuscany
HARVEST VINTAGE: 2019
GRAPE VARIETIES: Sangiovese 85%, Merlot 10%, other red grapes 5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.6 g/l
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.2 g/l
VOLATILE ACIDITY: 0.57 g/l
DRY EXTRACT: 30.3 g/l
TOTAL SULPHUR DIOXIDE: 138 mg/l
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 6600
Vineyards
VINEYARD LOCATION: Selection of grapes from vineyards in the municipality of Vinci
AVERAGE VINEYARD ALTITUDE: 50-100 metres above sea level
SOIL TYPE: Alluvial deposits from the Pliocene
YIELD PER HECTARE: 70/80 quintals
PLANTING DENSITY: 3,500/4,000 vines per hectare
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spur-pruned cordon
HARVEST PERIOD: Late September 2019
In the Cellar
VINIFICATION TECHNIQUE: Traditional red vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
FERMENTATION TANK TYPE: Stainless steel
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 26-28°C
FERMENTATION DURATION: 12-14 days
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Yes
AGEING IN WOOD: 10 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux
AGEING IN STEEL: Over 2 years
AGEING IN BOTTLE: Minimum 4 months
BOTTLING DATE: 27 June 2023
Tasting
AGEING POTENTIAL: Up to approximately 10 years
BEST PERIOD FOR TASTING: 2-3 years after bottling
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18°C
OPENING THE BOTTLE: 30 minutes before serving
DECANTING: Not necessary
SOMMELIER NOTES:
COLOUR: Deep purple-red
AROMA: Ripe fruit, cinnamon and vanilla spices
TASTE: Full-bodied, silky tannins, balanced acidity
PAIRINGS: Roasts, grilled meats, game, aged cheeses
Awards and Reviews
Gilbert & Gaillard GOLD Award
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