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Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti(2005)
Tasting Notes
Chianti Castiglioni 2005 greets the eye with a forward, purple-flecked ruby red. The nose opens to clean aromas of black cherry over nuances of dried plum and spicy, sage-like herbs. The palate is remarkable for its balance, showing abundant but well-integrated tannins, a tasty acidity, and a finish in harmony with all its components.
Technical Information
Harvest period: Merlot: September, Sangiovese: October
Vineyard practices: Both manual and mechanic
Fermentation vats: Stainless steel
Fermentation temperature: 25°C
Length read more...of fermentation: 10 days
Length of maceration on the skins: 10 days
Malolactic fermentation: Immediately following alcoholic fermentation
Maturation method: Stainless steel
Length of maturation: 6 months with microxygenation (hide)
Chianti Castiglioni 2005 greets the eye with a forward, purple-flecked ruby red. The nose opens to clean aromas of black cherry over nuances of dried plum and spicy, sage-like herbs. The palate is remarkable for its balance, showing abundant but well-integrated tannins, a tasty acidity, and a finish in harmony with all its components.
Technical Information
Harvest period: Merlot: September, Sangiovese: October
Vineyard practices: Both manual and mechanic
Fermentation vats: Stainless steel
Fermentation temperature: 25°C
Length read more...of fermentation: 10 days
Length of maceration on the skins: 10 days
Malolactic fermentation: Immediately following alcoholic fermentation
Maturation method: Stainless steel
Length of maturation: 6 months with microxygenation (hide)
