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Chianti Classico
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POGGIO AMORELLI
CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG 2002
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Town:
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Castellina in Chianti
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Region:
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Tuscany
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Grape variety:
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Sangiovese
100%
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| Size of
vineyard: |
22.5 Acres (9 Ha) |
Training of vines: |
Cordon |
| Age of vineyard: |
1973-1998
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Altitude: |
1,640 ft (500 m.) |
| Vines/Acre: |
2,400 (6,000/Ha) |
Yield/Acre: |
6,600 lbs
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Soil:
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Calcareous clay
galestro (shale)
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Exposure:
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S and SW
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| Harvest: |
Late October
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| Brix at harvest: |
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Alcohol: |
13% |
| Total acidity: |
5.6
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Dry extract: |
29
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PH:
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3.30
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Residual sugar:
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1.5
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| Vinification: |
Fermentation
in wood with 15 days
maceration. |
| Fermentation: |
Oak
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Malolactic ferm: |
Yes
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| Filtration: |
No |
Fining: |
No
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| Aging: |
Barriques |
Production: |
25,000 btls |
Bottling date:
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April 2004
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Release date:
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April 2004
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| Color: |
Intense
and deep ruby
red. |
| Fragrance: |
Fresh,
persistent with notes of violets and vanilla; |
Taste:
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Full,
round, with notes of black- and raspberries, good balance between
softness, acidity and tannins.
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Food matching
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Grilled
meats.
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