This Chianti Classico comes from the continuous research of the diversity in our vineyards; the 50 different parcels that compose this wine have been vinified without any pumps, and aged separately in the new Fonterutoli cellar.

Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (SI)
Grape varieties: 85% Sangiovese (36 biotypes), 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Alcohol: 13,80% vol.
Total acidity: 5,55‰
Vineyards location: 50 different parcels - Altitude: 220 - 510 m. a.s.l.
Soil: Alberese and Galestro (limestone)
Vineyards age: 10 - 26 years
Training system: Spur cordon-training and Guyot
Nr. of vines per hectare: 4,500 - 7,500
Harvest: Hand picked starting from September 13
Fermentation temperature: 28 - 30° C
Period of maceration: 15 - 18 days
Aging: 16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 60% new)
Bottling: August 2009
Refining in bottle: 20 months
Available on the market: April 2011
Production: 80,000 bottles
Formats: 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 5 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