Merk: Vini d'annata

Castello Fonterutoli Chianti Classico DOCG 1997

This "château" wine comes from the continuous research of the diversity in our vineyards; the grapes come from 50 different parcels, in order to outline the biodiversity and the complexity of the 36 biotypes of Sangiovese existing in our estate. The parcels have been managed, harvested, vinified and aged separately in the new Fonterutoli cellar to best emphasize the unique style of our Terroirs.

Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG [Gran Selezione]
Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (SI)
Grape varieties: 92% Sangiovese, 8% Malvasia Nera and Colorino
Alcohol: 14,40% vol.
Total acidity: 6,20‰
Vineyards location: 50 different estate parcels, altitude: 220 - 550 m. (722 - 1,804 ft) a.s.l.
Soil: Alberese and Galestro (limestone)
Vineyards age: 10 - 25 years
Training system: Spur cordon-training and Guyot
Nr. of vines per hectare: 4,500 - 7,500
Harvest: Hand picked starting from October 1st
Fermentation temperature: 26 - 28° C
Period of maceration: 15 - 18 days
Aging: 20 months in small french oak barrels (225 and 500 lt / 60% new)
Bottling: February 2013
Available on the market: 2nd semester 2013
Production: 60,000 bottles
Formats: 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt
First vintage: 1995
Aging potential: Over 20 years
Key descriptors: Great structure, complex dried flowers bouquet, very rich and persistent
Food pairing: Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses

SCORES
James Suckling - 94 pts
Robert Parker - 94 pts
Vinous - 94+ pts

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