classification classification
ChiantiVin Santo
Classic D.O.C
Production area
Radda in Chianti (Siena)
grape
Tuscan Trebbiano
and Malvasia del Chianti
alcohol content
16% vol.
formats available
500ml
vinification and ageing
The vinification takes place in caratelli, typical
Tuscan barrels of variable capacity between 100
and 200 litres, and is triggered by the inoculation of the so-called "mother", i.e. colonies of different yeasts deriving from previous
vinification, in grape must dried on racks. The maturation lasts for 8 years in the
chestnut kegs, where the fermentation takes place
lasts a long time but intermittently, stimulated or
repressed by natural variations in temperature and pressure.
land typology
Located in Pian d'Albola, on the hills of the area
municipality of Radda in Chianti, facing south. It is characterized by a pedogenetic substratum with alberese clayey texture,
to which the presence of skeleton gives a
good permeability. The climate is dry hot.
cultivation method
Upside down Tuscany.
plant density
3,500 vines per hectare. The average age of the vines
he's 20 years old.
yield per hectare
60 quintals of grapes.
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