Castello di Bossi Corbaia
Wine Description
This Super-Tuscan blends Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon, which adds deep color, structure and longevity. Corbaia is barrel-fermented and then matured for two years in Allier oak barriques which results in a wine with superb finesse and elegance.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Toscana IGT
Vineyard name
The Tenuta Corbaia vineyard
Vineyard size
37.5 acres
Soil composition
Tufo, clay, lime and stone
Training method
Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
1,320 feet
Vines/acre:
1,320-2,160
Yield/acre:
2.2 tons
Exposure:
Southern/Western
Year vineyard planted:
1970/1995
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1985
Bottles produced of this wine:
40,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
20 - 22
Varietal composition:
70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
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:
1 year
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.1
Acidity:
6.8 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
29.3 g/L
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