Description
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
Alcohol 13.50% |
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Total acidity 5.34% |
Vineyards location Cornia: 250 – 330 m (820 – 1,080 ft) a.s.l. | Caggiolo: 290 – 350 m (950 – 1,150 ft) a.s.l. |
Soil Cornia: Clay and limestone | Caggiolo: Calcareous Alberese with clay texture |
Vineyards age 15 – 30 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training |
Nr. of vines per hectar 4.500 – 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked starting from September 4th |
Fermentation temperature 26 – 28°C |
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Period of maceration 15 – 18 days |
Ageing 12 months in small french oak barrels (225/500 lt – 50% new) |
Bottling December 2022 |
Available on the market May 2023 |
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Production 260.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml – 1,5 lt – 3 lt |
Cases 6 bottles cardboard box (750 ml), single wooden case (1,5 lt) |
First vintage 1983 |
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Ageing potential Over 15 years |
Key description Fresh, tannic, with aroma of berries, strong structure, earthy and intense taste |
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