Chianti Classico Riserva ‘Poggio a’ Frati’

Appellation

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva

Varieties

Canaiolo, Sangiovese

Terroir

Soil with high limestone content, 430 meters

Ratings & Reviews

Vineyard

Buriano vineyard, Poggio a Frati vineyard, Stielle vineyard, Sangiovese vineyard, total 100 ha of vines at altitudes from 350-860 m, surrounded by olive and cypress trees.

Vinification

Maceration without stalks is performed at a controlled temperature of 28°C for 10-12 days. Malolactic fermentation occurs in steel vats. Maturation of at least 15 months follows, managed partly in oak casks and partly in new, first-passage tonneaux. The wine is blended in stainless steel vats. Very wide filtration is applied at the bottling stage, which is followed by ageing in glass for at least 12 months.

Aging

6 months stainless steel, 15 months large oval barrels & tonneaux, 12 months in bottle

Available Sizes (L)

0.750