Chianti Classico Linea Re

Red Wines

It comes from the use of pure grapes of the variety that represents Chianti Classico in the world. A wonderful expression of Sangiovese with great acidity and aromaticity.

DOCG

Production Area

Pievasciata, Castelnuovo Berardenga

Grape

100% Sangiovese

Serving temperature

18°-20°C

Longevity

10 years

Harvest

Second decade of September, grapes from all the estate's Sangiovese vineyards; yield per hectare of 65 quintals.

Available formats

750 ml

1500 ml

3000 ml

Vineyard

Vallepicciola Vineyards

Altitude

380/440 metres above sea level

Soil type

Limestone and clay with presence of marl and limestone

Planting density

5,000 plants per hectare

Training system

Spurred Cordon

Vinification

Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks, followed by 10 days of maceration in steel. Malolactic fermentation in large, used French oak barrels.

Ageing

Large barrels for 10 months followed by a further 6-8 months in second passage barriques.

Bottle ageing

3-5 months

Pale ruby red, typical of the variety. On the nose red forest fruits, such as currants but also plums, violets and violets, accompanied by the unmistakable spiciness attributable to black pepper.