Felsina Rancia Riserva Chianti

The Rancia vineyard takes its name from the historic Rancia farmhouse once a Benedictine monastery. Located in Castelnuovo Berardenga at elevations ranging between 400 and 420 metres it has a fine southwest-facing exposure. The more recent plantings utilize genetic material from massal selections gathered from the old Rancia vineyard. The soil is composed of limestone-derived alberese classic to the Castelnuovo Berardenga area and of galestro marl in some areas. First vintage was 1983. General Characteristics Harvest Exclusively hand harvested generally starting in the first weeks of October. Vineyard age From the selection of the vineyards of the eighties were conducted thorough investigations to identify the parent plants most suitable for the construction of grafting and replanting took place in the early 2000s. Vinification After the quality-selected clusters are de-stemmed and pressed the must is fermented and macerated in stainless steel for 16-20 days at 28°C and 30&d