Poggio Scalette Chianti Classico
Wine Description
THis wine is the ultimate expression of the Chianti Classico terroir and the Sangiovese grape. Harvested at the peak of ripeness in October and fermented in concrete tanks, this wine is deftly-guided to produce one of the finest examples of this Italian classic.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Chianti Classico DOCG
Soil composition
Sand with loam
Elevation:
1,446 feet
Exposure:
Western/Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1991
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
2009
Bottles produced of this wine:
3,600
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Concrete tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
86 °F
Maceration technique:
Delestage
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Concrete tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
10 months
Length of bottle aging:
2 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5 g/L
Alcohol:
13.9 %
Dry extract:
33.8 g/L
Residual sugar:
1 g/L
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