Description
Denomination: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2020
Variety: Sangiovese 100%
Territory:
- Property: Tenuta di Campomaggio
- Altitude: from 280 to 480 meters above sea level
- Vineyard area: 33 ha
- Soil type: medium-textured, clay-limestone with a good percentage of rock fragments (30%) derived from rock decomposition (galestro)
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Exposure: South – South East – South West
- Density: 5000 plants/ha
- Training system: spurred cordon and Guyot
- Average age of vines: 20 years
Harvest: The climate trend of the 2020 harvest was very particular, with a mild and rainy winter and an early spring. [3] In the first days of April, however, there were quite significant frosts. [4] The cold persisted throughout the month, significantly slowing down bud break. [5] Fortunately, temperatures for the rest of spring returned to expected values and rainfall was regular and of good intensity. [6] The summer was very hot, with no rain until the first ten days of August. [7] However, the soils retained good water availability and the vines showed no signs of stress, even in areas with a prevalence of skeletal material. [8] The climate remained dry until harvest, which occurred a few days later than usual, but with unprecedented technological and phenolic maturation of the grapes.
Fermentation and aging:
- Yield per hectare: 70 quintals/ha
- Harvest time: Mid-October
- Fermentation: 50 hl oak barrels
- Aging: About 2/3 of the wine is transferred to large oak barrels and a part to barriques and tonneaux, where it remains for 18-21 months. [10] It rests in the bottle for at least 3-6 months before being released. [11]
Tasting notes: Deep, intense and brilliant ruby red color. [12] Aromas of small dark fruits and nuances of plum, earth, fresh notes of eucalyptus and aromatic herbs. [13] Floral with violet and spices, such as cloves and white pepper. [14] On the palate, it is broad, elegant and deep; young and vibrant tannins give an extremely balanced finish, with pronounced sapidity.
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