Podere Volpaio Chianti 1890 D.O.C.G.

Montalbano Hills-Vinci

Gouyot and Cordon.  The freshly picked grapes are destemmed and gently pressed, then introduced into stainless steel tanks where maceration takes place for 18-20 days. Careful management of the extraction process is required by means of pumping and Delestage at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Sometimes a partial subtraction of the liquid is carried out in order to optimize the extraction of the colouring substances and tannins. Once the alcoholic fermentation is complete, the wine is stored in stainless tanks for about 9-12 months, where the malolactic fermentation also takes place. The wine is then bottled where it undergoes a further refinement before being introduced to the market.

Altitude: Medium hill 80-200m above sea level

Vineyard Exposure: South West-South East

Soil Type: Sediment marine fossils, sandy-pebbly sandstone

Harvest Density: 4800-5200 plants

Time of harvest: First week of October

It goes well with starters and main courses in red sauces, game, grilled meat, and medium-mature cheese.

Recommended Glass: wide rim, Bordeaux style

Service temperature: 18-20°C

Analytical Data: Dry extract 30g/I-So2 Total 83 mg/I

Alcohol Content: 13.77% vol.