Manufacturer: Borgo Salcetino

CHIANTI CLASSICO - Docg Borgo Salcetino

GENERAL DATA:
Vineyard: located at Lucarelli in the municipality of Radda in Chianti.

Kind of ground: Lime, clay, sand.

Grape: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo

Vines per hectare: 7300

Type of cultivation: Cordon trained

VINIFICATION AND REFINING:
Grape harvest totally carried out by hand with use of boxes, followed by gentle destemming. The fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 23°C on the skins for twenty-two days.
Then the malolactic fermentation takes place in wood.
At the end of this period, the wine is assembled and bottled with a further period of refinement in the bottle.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:
It is a garnet red color. On the nose it is intense and recalls raspberries and cherries. On the palate it is fruity, full-bodied with velvety tannins.

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Drink with: matured cheeses, grilled red meat, game in various dishes, typical Tuscan cold-cuts (for example: Finocchiona).

Longevity: 6-10 years.

Serve at: 16-18°C.

PRIZES AND AWARDS:
• DUE BICCHIERI “Gambero Rosso”:
Vintage 2007 - 2008
• QUATTRO GRAPPOLI Guida “Duemilavini” A.I.S.:
Vintage 2002