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Chianti Classico Riserva Borro del Diavolo BIO wine — Ormanni winery — Dionysus

Chianti Classico Riserva Borro del Diavolo BIO

by Ormanni · Tuscany, Italy

Appellation
Chianti ClassicoDOCG
Type
Red
Grapes
100% Sangiovese
Vineyard
Borro del Diavolo and nearby Montignano vineyards, on the same south-facing stony ridge
Vintages
2016
OrmanniTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from Borro del Diavolo and the nearby Montignano vineyard. Both vineyards occupy the same stony, south-facing ridge. The wine takes its name from Borro del Diavolo, a local brook; in Tuscany, a brook is called a “borro.”

Grapes

100% Sangiovese. The best grapes are selected from the two vineyards during the first ten days of October.

Technical data

The 2016 wine has 15% alcohol by volume, total acidity of 5.4 g/L and total dry extract of 31.8 g/L. Production amounted to 16,000 bottles.

Tasting profile

A structured wine with a distinct personality. It is elegant, harmonious and balsamic, supported by a clear fruity note.

Serving and pairing

Pair with game, roasted meat and aged cheeses.

Label / history

The name Borro del Diavolo belongs to the brook that also lends its name to the vineyard used for this Riserva.