CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG "FATTORIA TREGOLE"

Planted surface 19.76 acres
Soil Medium, basically loose soil with good skeleton
Grape variety Sangiovese 100%
Planting density Old plants 3500 plants/ 2.47 acres
Young plants 6000 plants/ 2.47 acres
Growth system Horizontal spurred cordon and Guyot
Grape harvest Manual harvesting in boxes, 15 – 18 October
Wine-making Chianti Classico Fattoria Tregole is produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes grown in both new and old vineyards. Fermentation takes place in vitrified cement vats at a temperature of approx. 28C (82F). Maceration on skins for 18 days with re-circulation carried out three times a day during the first 3 days, and two times a day in the remaining period.
Ageing In Tonneaux and Barriques (partly new, partly second and third passage) for approx. 8 months. Mal 2.47 acres Malolactic fermentation takes place in vats
Refining process 6 months in bottles
Number of bottles 30,000 bottles of 25.36 US oz (0.75 l)
Colour Deep ruby red with light violet hues
Nose Very fruity scents with distinct notes of red fruits and small berries associated with light spiced sensations that give way to scents of under wood
Taste Great structured wine characterised by a good balance between acidity and tannins. A wine with good power, very elegant and balanced
Food pairing suggestions Cold cuts and Crostini-based hors d’oeuvres; first courses with red sauces and vegetables; roasted and grilled game and read meat; very good with medium aged cheeses
Analytical data
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Total acidity: 6.19 g/l
pH: 3.30
Dry extracts: 29.5 g/l