FARM AND WINES

Chianti Classico Fattoria di Corsignano DOCG 2007

The Chianti Classico is composed of 95% Sangiovese grapes and 5% Tuscan Canaiolo.
The grapes have been harvested by hand in baskets and are a blend of Corisgnano’s best vineyards.

AGRARIAN ASPECTS
Altitude: 450 m. s.l.m.
Exposure: south, west, south-west
Soil: stony and clay sub-alkaline
Growing method: Spurred cordon (young vineyards) and guyot (old vineyards)
Vineyard density: average of 5.500 plants per hectare
Age of vineyard: 5-30 years
Yield / ha: 55 q.li of grapes
Average production of one plant: 1,0 kg
Period of harvest: end of September, beginning of October
Alcohol level: 14%
Acidity: 5,2 g/l
Residual sugar: 2,4 g/l
Total Extract: 32,6 g/l
Total SO2: 74 mg/l

VINIFICATION
The maturation is made in small cement basins for 20 days at a temperature of 28-30°C, with alternating pumping over the cap
The malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously

AGEING
Turn-over of ageing in French oak barrels of 10hl for 1 year

DESCRIPTION
Colour: intense ruby deep red
Fragrance: mature red fruit, spices and violet highlights
Taste: dry, full body, soft tannins, well balanced
Serving suggestion: pastas with traditional ragù, grilled meat, seasoned cheese
Serving Temperature: 18°C
Produced bottles: 10.500 of 0,750 cl.
Label: designed by the artist Mario Gambedotti, who loves the simple habits of the farmers life, “The Couple”
Corks: Hand-selected, first-choice, extra corks
Packaging: 6 bottles in cardboard cases