Chianti Classico 2006
Ratings: Bronze Medal at the "2008 Los Angeles Wine & Spirits Competition", 4 stars (=Highly Recommended) on "Decanter" August 2008, on "Vinum" November 2008 scored 15,5 points, Luca Maroni 82 points, Veronelli 2 stars 86 points, Mondo 81 points, Guida dell'Espresso 15/20 and 3 bottles, Wine Spectator 84 points, Enogea 86 points, Vinbladet 85 points, Wine Enthusiast 87 points;
Classification: D.O.C.G., certified as: "produced with Organic grapes".
Grape Varieties Blend: Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo 10%
Vinification: Traditional style with "governo".
Maturation and Refinement: Oak casks then bottle.
Organoleptic Characteristics of the wine:
Colour: Very intense ruby red; | |
Bouquet: Very good complexity, intense nose of raspberries, and other wild small berry fruits, cherries, , spices, tobacco, oak and leather; | |
Flavour: Very important structure, deep, intense and levigated tanins, fruits, persistant and harmonious. |
Alcohol 13,5%, Total acidity 5,77 g/l, Dry extract 27,6 g/l
Availability and prices will be given on demand