Certified organic
From the original Chianti hills between Florence and Siena, the oldest denomination on earth.
This SUADELA Chianti Classico is made with grapes from 40 to 50 year old Sangiovese vines on a 1.5 hectare organically farmed parcel named Vigna Montaperto, in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga. The soil here is particularly rich in limestone, with calcareous rocks and layers of clay, locally known as Galestro.
Half of the fruit is fermented in Orcio (5 hectoliter traditional Tuscan terracotta wine jar) and the other half in used 15 hectoliter used wooden barrels. Matured for six months in concrete vats of 15 hectoliters and 18 months in new tonneaux of 5 hectoliters.
Intense ruby colour. Wonderful purity on the nose, wild berries, violets, clove and menthol, with tea- leaf undertones. Excellent density of the succulent, medium-bodied palate. Rich in flavour, with polished, velvety tannins, and cherry, mocha, oriental spices and a hint of truffle in the long finish. Drink now and through 2030.
Facts
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Grape Variety
Sangiovese 100% -
Region
Toscana -
Comune
Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI) -
Vineyard Parcel
Vigna Montaperto -
VINEYARD PARCEL SIZE
1.5 hectare -
ALTITUDE
380 metres -
SOIL
Rich in limestone, calcareous rocks, clay layers, Galestro -
EXPOSURE
North West -
AGE OF VINES
40-50 years -
VINE DENSITY
4,500 per hectare -
PRESSING
Soft, once a day during first 20 days; every three days thereafter -
MACERATION
One month, half of grapes in Orcio (5HL), half in wood (used, 15HL) -
FERMENTATION
Six months, on skins, half of grapes in Orcio (5HL), half in wood (used, 15HL) -
AGEING
6 months in concrete (15HL), 18 months in tonneaux (new, 5HL) -
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME
14% -
PRODUCTION
2,000 bottles
