Castello di Bossi Berardo Riserva
Wine Description
Made from 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot. After fermentation, the wine is matured in barriques for two years to add further elegance and smoothness.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Chianti Classico DOCG
Vineyard name
The Pista dei Cavalli vineyard
Vineyard size
37.5 acres
Soil composition
Tufo, clay, lime and stone
Training method
Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
875-1,060 feet
Vines/acre:
2,160
Yield/acre:
2.2 tons
Exposure:
Southern/Western
Year vineyard planted:
1985-1995
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1994
Bottles produced of this wine:
50,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
20-22
Varietal composition:
85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot
Fermentation container:
Barrels
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
7-8 days
Fermentation temperature:
82-86 °F
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Type of oak:
French oak: Allier
Length of aging before bottling:
2 years
Length of bottle aging:
26 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3
Acidity:
6.2 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
28.4 g/L
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