Castellani Chianti Docg Riserva

Description

Traditional vinification method ripe grapes are harvested from the best vineyards and almost immediately crushed in order to minimize oxidation. Bright ruby red colour. Intense and characteristic bouquet, fruity with a violet fragrance. Taste, dry and harmonious with notes of dark chocolate and black cherries.Vinification and refinement Traditional vinification method ripe grapes are harvested from the best vineyards and almost immediately crushed in order to minimize oxidation. The must is then fermented in large stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 23-24 C. When the primary fermentation is finished, the wine is stored in contact with the skins for greater extraction of colour and structure for a period of 10-15 days. At the end of fermentation the wine is stored at a constant temperature in Slavonian oak casks for a minimum period of 24 months.WineColourBright ruby red colour.BouquetIntense and characteristic bouquet, fruity with a violet fragrance.TasteDry and harmonious with notes of dark chocolate and black cherries.Food pairings Ideal with grilled meat and pasta dishes with rich tomato sauce. Serve at room temperature.Curiosity For a wine to retain the name of Chianti, it must be produced with at least 70% Sangiovese grapes. Aged Chianti minimum 24 months in large oak casks, may become Riserva. There are other appellations within Chianti range with more stringent requirements like Chianti Superiorelower yield, higher alcohol content and dry extractand Chianti Classico – from the Classico restricted sub-area, between Florence and Siena. – Castellani