
Ruby with purple highlights.
A note of black pepper anticipates memories of cherries, blackberries and violets.
Sip with accentuated freshness and lively tannic mass.
Name | Leonardo da Vinci Vitruviano Chianti 2018 |
Wine type | Red still |
Classification |
DOCG Chianti
|
Year | 2018 |
Format | 0,75 l Standard |
Country |
Italy
|
Region | Tuscany |
Grapes | 5% Colorino, 10% Merlot, 85% Sangiovese |
Location | Hilly areas of Vinci, Cerreto Guidi and neighboring towns (FI) |
Temperature fermentation | 28-29 °C |
Vinification | The well-ripened grapes are harvested and vinified with maceration of the skins for about 8 days. Fermentation follows at a controlled temperature of 28-29 °C. Pumping-over and frequent delestage, a two-step rack-and-return process, allows strong dissolution of the anthocyanins leaving intense and persistent fruit flavors. |
Aging | In thermo-conditioned tanks continues until March. |
Alcohol | 13.00% by volume |