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RedChiantiDOCG

L'Antico di Burchino Chianti Biologico DOCG

by Castellani · Tuscany, Italy

Appellation
ChiantiDOCG
Type
Red
Grapes
Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo
Alcohol
12.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
CastellaniTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Burchino estate, owned by the Castellani family, lies in the village of Terricciola and covers 37 hectares. Its vineyards are on the hills of the Chianti area. The soils are clay and loose sand containing many small seashells, a reminder of the nearby sea.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted. Fermentation takes place on the skins in stainless steel tanks for 10–15 days, to draw out as much aroma and tannin as possible. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in cement tanks.

Ageing

The wine ages for 6 months in cement tanks. It is bottled without prior clarification or filtration.

Tasting profile

The wine shows appealing aromas and flavours and reflects the local terroir particularly well.