chianti classico DOCG 2012
As often happens in Val delle Corti in difficult and less generous years the outcoming wines are extra elegant structured. Crystal clear aromas, hints of citrus alternating with earthy, stony sensations. Taut, assertive flavour, tangy and profound as always.
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grapes |
mainly Sangiovese |
vineyards age |
17 years |
aspect |
east |
altitude |
450m asl |
soil |
marly-limestone, rich in stony material |
fermentation |
3 weeks in stainless steel, 30% of the mass lays on the skins for 4 months, controlled temperature, punchdowns by hand, natural yeasts |
maturation |
24 months in large Slavinian oak casks 2000-3000 litre |
bottle ageing |
3 months |
vol alcohol |
13,5% |
bottled |
February 2015 |
awards |
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Slowwine |
2016 |
'Vino Slow' |
Vini Buoini d'Italia |
2016 |
‘Crown’ |
Gambero Rosso |
2016 |
'3 Glasses' |