2018 Brancaia Chianti

CHIANTI CLASSICO is a tribute to our terroir. This single-variety winefascinates with its easiness and the ripe cherry notes, one of the typical aromas for Sangiovese. In the mouth, a lovely freshness and sapidity combine with young and crisp tannins.

Denomination DOCG

Varieties 100% Sangiovese

VINEYARDS AND TERROIR

Vineyards location Castellina and Radda in Chianti

Vineyards elevation and exposure 230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.

Soils Castellina: loamy soil - Radda: medium textured with rocky skeleton

Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cool winters (also below 0°C) and very warm summers. Temperatures can rise above 40°C during the warm season.

VINIFICATION AND AGING

Harvest 15.09.2018 - 03.10.2018

Wine analysis Alcohol: 13%; total acidity: 5,4‰

Temperature of fermentation 28-30°

Must contact Up to 13 days

Maturing 12 months, 2/3 in stainless steel, 1/3 in concrete tanks

Bottle ageing Few months

First year of production 2013

Ageing potential Up to 10 years

TASTING NOTES

Medium to full body. Lots of fruit and fine tannins: notes of ripe cherries, cedar and cocoa.