Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico
Wine Description
For owner Marco Bacci, success is in the details, from vineyard to bottle. The entire Castello di Bossi portfolio of wines carefully balances the tradition and rich history of the region with innovative winemaking techniques; this Chianti Classico is no exception. Made from 100% Sangiovese, grown in soils with high chalk content, this wine shows just how good this varietal can taste.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Chianti Classico DOCG
Vineyard name
The Bossi vineyard
Vineyard size
175 acres
Soil composition
Clay and chalk
Training method
Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
1,155 feet
Vines/acre:
2,200
Yield/acre:
1.8 tons
Exposure:
Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1970-1999
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1961
Bottles produced of this wine:
350,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
12-16
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
8 days
Fermentation temperature:
84-86 °F
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques and casks
Size of aging container:
225 L and 50 HL
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
12-18 months
Age of Aging Container:
Second and third passage
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
Total SO2
85
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.41
Acidity:
6.1 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
28 g/L
Total SO2
85
Residual sugar:
<1 g/L
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