RIFUGIO DEL VESCOVO

Chianti DOCG Riserva

This wine is soft and round the synthesis of a selection of the best Sangiovese and Merlot grapes grown in the municipality of Mon-tespertoli and the surrounding towns. The wine is placed in barrels, where the aging lasts for at least 12-15 months followed a further 5 months in bottle. The wine is made with the latest technology that tend to limit their contact with oxygen and enhance all those that have the characteristics of a Chianti. Depending on the vintage, the grapes can suffer long macerations, even 25-30 days.

The wine that is obtained shows an intense ruby red color. The nose is fragrant, fresh, spicy. Flavor soft, full and fruity, slightly tannic, with a pleasant aftertaste very elegant. Wine that goes well with grilled meat, poultry and cheese.

DENOMINAZIONE Chianti DOCG Riserva
WINE TYPE Dry red
GRAPES Sangiovese, Merlot
VINEYARD LOCATION Tavarnelle, Montespertoli, Montaione, Gambassi Terme
SOIL Pliocene Clays
VINEYARD TRAINING SYSTEM Guyot, Archetto toscano, Cordone
DENSITY SYSTEM 4500-5000 vines/hectare
VINEYARD AGE 10-20 years
YIELD 63 hl/hectare
HARVEST DATE September/October
AGING At least 12-15 months in wood