Chianti Classico DOCG | Le Palaie
| Vintage | 2021 |
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€ 24.00
This Chianti Classico wine combines the international grape varietals Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with the traditional Sangiovese, a wine with a grand structure that hints at its oak aging with vibrant, fine tannins that offer great taste progression and persistence.
Producer: Le Palaie
GRAPES: 80% Sangiovese Grosso, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Tuscany
Area: Barberino Tavarnelle Chianti
Altitude: 300m asl
Vineyards: Spur-trained vines with a north-south aspect
Yield: 60HL/ha
Soil: clay soils
Harvest: manual harvest during the first week of September for the Merlot, last week of September for Sangiovese and Cabernet and Merlot
Fermentation: soft pressing and fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks followed the Sangiovese, in oak for the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Ageing: at least 12 months in oak barrels for the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon followed by 6 months in stainless steel tanks, 18 months in stainless steel tanks for the Sangiovese
Refining: at least 3 months of bottle refinement before market release
Alcohol: 14%
Color: dark ruby red
Nose: intense red fruit aromas with hints of violets, iris and heather. A grand structure with vibrant, fine tannins
