Castellare Il Poggiale Chianti Classico Riserva
Wine Description
Made from 90% Sangioveto, 5% Canaiolo and 5% Ciliegiolo grown in the Il Poggiale vineyard, located 1,148-1,300 feet above sea level and harvested at extremely low yields (less than 2 tons per acre). After a maceration period of 16-23 days, the wine is transferred to barriques and aged for one to two years prior to bottling.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Chianti Classico DOCG
Vineyard name
Chianti Classico/The Il Poggiale vineyard
Vineyard size
7.4 acres
Soil composition
Limestone
Training method
Upside down Guyot
Elevation:
1,148-1,300 feet
Vines/acre:
1.092-2,428
Yield/acre:
1.8 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1967-1970
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1993
Bottles produced of this wine:
7,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
16-23
Varietal composition:
90% Sangioveto, 5% Canaiolo and 5% Ciliegiolo
Fermentation container:
Stainless Steel Tanks
Fermentation temperature:
82 °F
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Length of aging before bottling:
1-2 years
Length of bottle aging:
12-18 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
6.2 g/L
Alcohol:
13.2 %
Dry extract:
30 g/L