Castello Di Volpaia Chianti Classico Chianti Blend

”the vineyards of volpaia located between 1. 000 and 1. 750 feet a. S. L. Are between the highest of the chianti region. This is one of the reasons why our chianti classico is renown for its elegance and freshness with a rich bouquet of red fruits and spices. Our magnums double magnums 5 litres bottles will be packed in wooden boxes. Additional information tasting notes colour: vivid ruby red nose: evident notes of red fruit and hints of cherries taste: smooth and good structured with a fruity aftertaste winemaking the grapes were all harvested by hand and collected in boxes holding from 33 to 44 lb. After which they were destalked and very lightly crushed. The grapes first fermented in their own yeast at temperatures between 80 and 86°f for 14 days. During this phase they were automatically punched down twice a day to draw out their finest qualities. After macerating on their skins for a further 10 days the malolactic fermentation started and in january and february the