Le Chiantigiane, Chianti Riserva, DOCG, Baccio, Tuscany, Italy, 2017
Le Chiantigiane, Chianti Riserva, DOCG, Baccio, Tuscany, Italy, 2017
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Producer Profile
Le Chiantigiane is a forward thinking, quality-orientated co-operative in the heart of Chianti.
Since their conception in 1967 this association of growers have achieved great success domestically and internationally though pooling resources and expertise. They produce a range of styles including great value, authentic Chianti and high quality Riserva of excellent value.
Viticulture
The vineyards are on the hillsides at an altitude not exceeding 700 metres and soils are arenaceous, marly limy substrata, clayey schists and sand.
Winemaking
12-15 days steeping on skins in stainless steel tanks. 24-months period of maturation, of which at least 3 months are in bottles, the period of refinement being calculated from the first of January of the year following the harvest of the grapes.
Oak Ageing
Time: 6 Months for improvement only
Type: Austrian
% wine oaked: 100
% new oak: None
Tasting Note
Fruity, floral taste with hints of morello cherry and violet and a slight hint of vanilla, dry, well-balanced palate. Colour is bright red verging on garnet red when aged.
Food Matching
Roasts, grilled meat and soups.
Sangiovese 92%
Canaiolo 5%
Colorino 3%
13%
Closure
Natural cork
Colour
Red
Still wine