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Chianti Rufina Riserva Villa di Vetrice

by Villa Vetrice · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationChiantiDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino
VineyardEstate vineyards in Rufina, Tuscany
LineVilla di Vetrice
Villa VetriceTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards are situated in Rufina, Tuscany, with a southern exposure. The soil is clayey and stony, with abundant coarse mineral material. Training is divided between Guyot and spur cordon, and the stated yield is 45 hl/ha.

Grapes

Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero and Colorino.

Vinification

Harvesting is manual and runs from mid-September to mid-October. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The Riserva spends 24 months in oak barrels and tonneaux, followed by at least three months in bottle.

Technical data

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG. Rufina, Tuscany.

Tasting profile

An intensely aromatic, complex and highly refined wine whose extended maturation gives it a distinctly mature character.