Chianti cl. DOCG Riserva...
<br />Ser Lapo<br />Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG<br />The historic Chianti Classico<br /><br />With this important Chianti Classico Reserve, the Mazzei Marquises wish to celebrate their illustrious ancestor Ser Lapo, to whom we owe the first known document on the<br />use of the name 'Chianti'.<br />Winery: Castle of Fonterutoli<br />Winery location: Chianti Classico, Tuscany<br />Grapes: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Complementary<br />Alcohol content: 13.20%.<br />Total acidity: 6.00%<br />Vineyard Location: Cornia: 250 - 330 m.s.l. | Caggiolo: 290 - 350 m.s.l.<br />Soil type: Cornia: Clay and Limestone | Caggiolo: Alberese and clay formations<br />Age of vines: 15 - 30 years<br />Training system: Spurred cordon<br />Vine density per hectare: 4,500 - 7,500 plants<br />Harvest: Hand harvested from 22 September onwards<br />Fermentation temperature: 26 - 28 °C<br />Maceration time: 15 - 18 days<br />Maturation: 12 months in small French oak barrels of 225 and 500 litres (50% new)<br />First vintage produced: 1983<br />Ageing potential: Over 10 years<br />Profile: Fresh, tannic, hints of berries and undergrowth, structured and intense on the palate<br />Serving suggestions: Pasta with game, stews, grilled red meats, medium-aged cheese<br />
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€27.40