CORTE RINIERI
Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva
Production Area
San Casciano Val di Pesa, Florence
Terrain type
The vineyards are located on terrains that have various morphological characteristics, such as the presence of Alberese sandstone and Galestro marlstone, located at an avera- ge altitude of over 300 m a.s.l.
Blend
Sangiovese e Cabernet Sauvignon.
Production Technology
The wine is produced from handpicked
Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in small crates and undergo further selection in the cellar.
Skin maceration has an ave- rage length of 25 days, during this period
its alcoholic fermentation is completed at a controlled temperature of 27 degrees. Daily pumpovers and delestage are finalized for a greater extraction.
Ageing
The wine is introduced in new and second passage 25 hl French Oak barrels where it completes its malolactic fermentation and ages for 24 months. At the end of this period the wine is bottled where it is further aged before being placed on the market.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red colour, tends to a garnet
shade with ageing.
A broad and enveloping perfume, juicy fruit notes of raspberry and blackberry and a spicy undertone. To the palate the tannic web is think, dense and well balanced.
The acidity is harmonized with a complex undertone, rich and well balanced. Serving temperature: 18°
