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

Montalbano Hills - Vinci 

Guyot and Cordon.  Selection 1890 grapes are destemmed and gently pressed in order to maintain the integrity of the fruits.  The grapes are then introduced into steel tanks where they go through the process of maceration for 20 days, with careful management - level mining operations, by pumping and delestage at temperatures not exceeding 29°C. Sometimes we even partially remove the liquid in order to optimise the extraction of the colouring substances and tannins. When alcoholic fermentation is complete the wine is stored in stainless steel tanks  and  concrete for 12 months. The wine is then bottled where it undergoes a further refinement. 

Altitude: Medium hill 80-150m above sea level

Vineyard Exposure: East - South East

Soil Type: Sediment marine fossils, sandy-clay, pebbly sandstone

Harvest: First week of October, harvested by hand. 

Harvest Density: 4000-5200 plants for hectares 

 

Ideally served with boar dishes, game, grilled steak, stewed meat and medium-aged cheeses. 

Recommended Glass: wide rim, Bordeaux style

Service Temperature: 18° - 20°C

Analytical Data: Dry Extract 31g/l,S02 Total 89 mg/l

Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol.