Chianti Colli Fiorentino DOCG “Riserva Montebetti” 2016 – Podere Gualandi

GRAPES: Sangiovese, Colorino, Foglia Tonda, Trebbiano.

VINEYARD OF ORIGIN: altitude 250 m s.l.m. Unique vineyard of 2 hectares located in Montebetti, Poppiano, Montespertoli

TRAINING: traditional

AGE VINE: from 30 to 70 years

YIELD PER HECTARE: 50 q / Ha

LAND: Alberese

HARVEST: a selection of the bunches is made in August and September, a part of the production is therefore eliminated. The Sangiovese grapes are also lightened where necessary. The grapes are harvested by hand using traditional bigonce.

VINIFICATION: a part of the grapes is crushed with raspi and inserted in the oak vats for fermentation together with the de-stemmed one.

MATURATION: The maceration on the skins and stalks is about 2 weeks.

AGING: Once macerated, the wine is transferred into oak barrels and vats for about 10 months and then bottled.

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