Chianti Colli Fiorentini Docg Il Castelvecchio

Chianti Colli Fiorentini Docg Il Castelvecchio
“ IL CASTELVECCHIO” CHIANTI COLLI FIORENTINI DOCG
Wine made from Sangiovese 90% and Merlot 10% grapes. Fermentation at controlled
temperature in stainless steel for 14 days with a slow maceration, daily pumping over
and pressing which allow a major extraction of tannins .
Ageing in French barriques for minimum 12 months and refinement in bottle.
Grapes from our vineyards: Gaben: Sangiovese/Frutteto: Sangiovese/Cipresso: Merlot.
Training system : cordon spur
Planting density : 6000 vines/Ha
Yield per vine : 1kg – 1,2 kg
Alcohol : 13,5%
Annual bottle production: 25.000 bottles 0,750 lt
Packaging : case of 12 bottles
Press review vintage 2011
James Suckling.com 91/100
A balanced, beautiful red with plum, dried berry, citrus fruit and chocolate powder. Medium to full body with light
tannins and a bright finish. Drink now.
The Fifty Best is very pleased to announce that Il Castelvecchio Chianti Colli Fiorentini 2011 was awarded
a Gold medal
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Curiosity:
This is Castelvecchio’s most famous label and it
characterizes our winery’s philosophy. It receives every
year good ratings for its pleasant taste and excellent
quality/price-ratio.
Serving suggestions: perfect accessory with red meat
or any savoury meal. Serving temperature 16°-18°
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Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG ‘Il Castelvecchio’ 2011
Sangiovese with a touch of merlot, which contributes soft,
ripe, fruit to a classically styled Chianti with an herbaceous
undercurrent, bright acidity and pleasingly dry finish.
Consistently the most popular label of the estate.
Italian press review :
Bibenda Vini e Ristoranti d’Italia 2014 – AIS 3 bunches of grapes
Slow Wine 2014 …”pleasant and balanced”
VII Festival del Habano Hoyo de Monterrey February 2015
Diploma for “Il Castelvecchio” Chianti Colli Fiorentini 2011