Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Rancia Riserva 2004

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Winery:

Fattoria di Felsina

Varietal:

Sangiovese

Region:

Italy > Tuscany > Chianti Classico > Berardenga

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

2011 - 2020

UPC:

 

User Tags:  berry, dense, rich, meat, texture, raspberry, bramble fruits, wonderful, liquor, staining 

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What to Expect

Sangiovese's claim to fame is its role as the heart of Chianti, Brunello and many Super Tuscan wines though it is gaining ground as a varietal wine around the globe. When grown in a suitable location the grape's soft tannins, succulent acidity and moderately intense cherry and herb flavors make Sangiovese very easy to drink as well as supremely versatile at the dinner table.

Winemakers Notes

Grape variety:
100% Sangiovese.

Vineyards:
In the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, northeast of Siena and south of the Chianti Classico production area.

Growing Area:
Vigneto Rancia, located at an altitude of 400 metres and with a good, south-facing exposure, covers about 6 hectares (2.4 acres), with a total of 13,980 vines. New plantings in recent years have utilised the massal selection genetic material gathered from the old Rancia vineyard.

Training system:
Simple Guyot with an average yield
of 40-45 hl/ha (2.3-2.6 read more...tons/acre).

Vineyard age:
Planted over 1958-1982, grafted-over material from the best stock.

Soils profile:
Quartzitic blue-grey sandstone, stratified sand and calcareous alberese mixed with alluvial pebbles. Limestone-sand marl galestro in the higher areas.

Number of vines:
5400/hectare (2160/acre).

Harvest:
Exclusively by hand.

Vinification:
Grapes de-stemmed and crushed, then fermented at 28-30°C, with automatic daily punch-downs, followed by 12-15-day maceration. Drawing-off almost at end of fermentation, into small and medium oak barrels in March-April for 12-18 months’ maturation. The lots are blended and bottled, with 6-10 months’ ageing in glass.

Sensory profile:
Brilliant, rich ruby red. Spicy nose with floral notes and wild berry nuances. Spice continues in the mouth, nicely complemented by a dense, soft fabric of youthful tannins; excellent structure and superb overall character.    (hide)

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