Chianti Classico is the product with which the company tries to create the union between the young owners' passion for wine and the tradition that binds the Gallo Nero brand to the Castellina in Chianti area. Thanks to an accurate graphic work it was possible to obtain a triptych that expresses the great link between wine and territory. DENOMINATION: Chianti Classico DOCG PRODUCTION AREA: Castellina In Chianti GRAPES: Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo 5%, Colorino 5% CULTIVATION: Guyot SOIL: medium-textured, predominantly clay ALTITUDE: 300 meters above sea level AGE OF VINEYARD: 1998 COLOR: bright ruby red BOUQUET: Vinous with spicy notes and fruity scents from which notes of raspberry are evident. ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13-13.5% vol VINIFICATION: in steel DURATION OF FERMENTATION: 18/20 days AGING: 10 months in 10/15 Hl Italian and Slavonian oak barrels REFINING IN BOTTLE: at least 6 months BOTTLES PRODUCED: 10 000 TASTE: Thanks to the harmony of the tannins, combined with the delicate complexity of the aromas and the final note of sweetness, it gives a sensation of perfect balance in the mouth. The spicy notes that refer to pepper are evident, while the raspberry note is even more evident. A well-structured wine with persistent tones. PAIRING: A very versatile wine that prefers typical of the great Tuscan cuisine. Grilled red meats, steak, fresh or aged cheeses such as pecorino. The Chianti Classico Riserva is the result of the careful selection of the best Sangiovese grapes harvested in the vineyard. It enhances the great power of Sangiovese in its purest form. Always with an eye towards tradition, this splendid nectar embodies the profound essence of Castellina in Chianti and its great wines. DENOMINATION: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG PRODUCTION AREA: Castellina In Chianti GRAPES: Sangiovese 100% CULTIVATION: Guyot SOIL: clayey ALTITUDE: 320 above the sea level COLOR: bright ruby red BOUQUET: Spicy aromas with notes of ripe red fruit ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13 / 13.5% vol VINIFICATION: in steel FERMENTATION 20-22 days AGING: 16-18 months in 10/15 Hl Italian oak barrels REFINING IN BOTTLE: at least 12 months BOTTLES PRODUCED: 4000
TASTE: Thanks to the harmony of the tannins, combined with the delicate complexity of the aromas and the final note of sweetness, it gives a sensation of perfect balance in the mouth. The spicy notes that refer to pepper are evident, while the raspberry note is even more evident. A well-structured wine with persistent tones. PAIRING: A very versatile wine that prefers typical of the great Tuscan cuisine. Grilled red meats, steak, fresh or aged cheeses such as pecorino. The Chianti Classico Riserva is the result of the careful selection of the best Sangiovese grapes harvested in the vineyard. It enhances the great power of Sangiovese in its purest form. Always with an eye towards tradition, this splendid nectar embodies the profound essence of Castellina in Chianti and its great wines. DENOMINATION: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG PRODUCTION AREA: Castellina In Chianti GRAPES: Sangiovese 100% CULTIVATION: Guyot SOIL: clayey ALTITUDE: 320 above the sea level COLOR: bright ruby red BOUQUET: Spicy aromas with notes of ripe red fruit ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13 / 13.5% vol VINIFICATION: in steel FERMENTATION 20-22 days AGING: 16-18 months in 10/15 Hl Italian oak barrels REFINING IN BOTTLE: at least 12 months BOTTLES PRODUCED: 4000 TASTE: the nose is fragrant, fresh with pleasant hints of red fruit, licorice, currants and a light spicy touch. It expresses a pleasant sweetness on the palate. It is round, soft and savory, with a tannin that becomes more and more velvety and rich with the passage of time. Acidity and persistence characterize a very elegant aftertaste. PAIRING: wine for special occasions, which accompanies all dishes of Tuscan cuisine and beyond. It goes well with game, roast steak and complex dishes. Also excellent when paired with aged cheeses.
