Poggio Scalette Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico DOCG bottle image

Wine Description

This is a wine that expresses both the Chianti Classico terroir as well as the Sangiovese grape. The grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards in the village of Ruffoli, located in Greve. Harvested at the peak of ripeness in October and fermented in concrete tanks, this wine is one of the finest examples of this classic Italian varietal.

Poggio Scalette Estate
Poggio Scalette Vineyards
Poggio Scalette Dog
Poggio Scalette Vineyard
Hand Harvest
Vittorio Fiore
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Acclaim
“This lovely selection has intensely floral fragrances of rose and iris, with whiffs of balsam and leather. The palate shows gorgeous, ripe black cherry and raspberry flavors accented by white pepper and baking spices alongside big, polished tannins. Delicious.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Oct 2013
“Muddled black currant and blueberry fruit is accented by wild herb and tobacco notes in this intense red. Firm yet balanced, this lingers with cherry and earth accents.”
— Wine Spectator, Oct 2013
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Chianti Classico DOCG
Vineyard size
38 acres
Soil composition
Stony, Sandy Silty-Loam
Training method
Bush
Elevation:
1,485 feet
Vines/acre:
2,000-2,880
Yield/acre:
2 tons
Exposure:
Southwestern / Western
Year vineyard planted:
1928-2003
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
2009
Bottles produced of this wine:
3,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Cement vats
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
86 °F
Maceration technique:
Racking
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Cement vats
Length of aging before bottling:
10 months
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.3
Acidity:
6 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
33.1 g/L
Residual sugar:
<1.0 g/L