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Chianti 2003
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CHIANTI D.O.C.G.
2003
Town:
Barberino Val D'Elsa
Region:
Tuscany
Grape variety:
Sangiovese 90% Canaiolo 10%
Size of vineyard:
15 Acres (6 Ha)
Training of vines:
Cordon
Age of vineyard:
1967
Altitude:
935 ft (285 m.)
Vines/Acre:
1,320 (3,300/Ha)
Yield/Acre:
5,500 gallons
Soil:
Calcearous Clay
Exposure:
S and SW
Harvest:
Mid September
Sugar at harvest:
Alcohol:
12.5%
Total acidity:
Dry extract:
PH:
Residual sugar:
Vinification:
In glazed cement basins, maceration approx. 12 days on
the skins. Aged 6-7 months in oak barrels, 3 months in bottle
before release.
Fermentation:
Glazed cement
Malolactic ferm:
Yes
Filtration:
No
Fining:
No
Aging:
Barriques
Production:
30,000 btls
Bottling date:
May 2004
Release date:
Sep 2004
Color:
Ruby red tending to violet.
Fragrance:
Fresh with notes of violet, soft and persistent.
Taste:
Round, harmonious and savoury.
Food matching
Perfect with pastas, white meats and Tuscan dinners.
Oscar for best price/quality combination of all Chiantis
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