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Chianti Classico Riserva 2005

The final result of the vintage 2005 was extremely positive and characterised by an excellent quality of the grapes.

The sunny days at the end of September with their gentle breeze permitted us to obtain healthy grapes with high sugar levels and big concentration of the principal components.

After a year characterised by a capricious weather imposing a careful running of the vineyard we can definitely consider the result obtained as excellent and the very good quality of the grapes harvested is the proof of how important is the work in the vineyard.

The fermentation in stainless steel tanks lasted 20 days with daily pumping over taking extremely care of the acidity and temperature. After drawing off the wine was refined for 18 months in 30 hl French (Allier) wood casks. The wine was bottled in June 2008. We produced 6.500 bottles.

“The 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva (90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo) displays a cool expression of black cherries, flowers, spices, herbs and toasted oak. A vibrant, fresh Chianti, the 2005 Riserva possesses outstanding depth and freshness in a firm style that calls for at least another year of cellaring. ”

Antonio Galloni (august 2009)

Colour: deep ruby red

Fragrance: Beautiful aromas of crushed raspberry with hints of toasty oak.

Taste: Medium to full-bodied with delicious core of fruit and fine

tannins. There’s lots of vanilla and wood character on the finish but also loads of fruit.

Blending: Sangiovese 90% , Canaiolo 10%

Alcohol: 12,50%

Volatile acidity: 0,50 gr/l

Total acidity: 5,04 gr/l

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