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Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

by Fontodi · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationChianti ClassicoDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
VineyardVigna del Sorbo, from south-west-facing vines aged over 55 years
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
FontodiTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The wine comes from Vigna del Sorbo, a south-west-facing vineyard planted with vines more than 55 years old. Planting density ranges from 3,500 to 6,000 vines per hectare, and the vines are trained using the Guyot system.

Grapes

100% Sangiovese.

Vinification

Spontaneous fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts in stainless-steel tanks. Fermentation and maceration extend for more than three weeks.

Ageing

The wine matures for 24 months in French oak, using both barriques and larger casks.

Technical data

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione. Average production is 25,000 bottles.