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Ruffino Il Leo Chianti Superiore(2004)
- Winery:
- Ruffino SpA
- Varietal:
- Sangiovese
- Region:
- Italy > Tuscany > Chianti
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- stone fruits, spicy, alcohol imbalance, pepper, spices, strong, herbaceous, cherry, (tree) fruit, plum
VARIETAL
100% Sangiovese
VINEYARDS
Place of production: from vineyards in Chianti, mainly belonging to the Poggio Casciano Estate.
Soils: typical of Chianti; moderate clay content with galestro rocks
Microclimate: varies from area to area to add richness and complexity.
Chianti Superiore production regulations follow Chianti Classico production standards that are designed to achieve wines of high quality.
VINIFICATION AND AGEING
Il Leo Chianti Superiore read more...is created by carefully selecting the choicest grapes during harvest. Picking started at the end of September and ended mid October.
Alcoholic fermentation, aided by racking and punching down, continues for 2 weeks in stainless-steel vats maintained at a temperature of 27/29°C Post-fermentative maceration on the skins continues for a further 7 days.
Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is aged for 4-5 months, partly in French 225 l. oak casks from Allier, and partly in stainless steel vats. After bottling, the wine is further refined
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
SENSORY PROPERTIES
Colour: Ruby red
Aroma: The first impact of the bouquet is dominated by fragrant floral notes, followed by intense fruity aromas of cherries and plums. The brief ageing in oak adds a subtle spicy tone to the bouquet, and the finish features elegant hints of black pepper grains and clover.
Tasting profile: Medium-bodied, Il Leo has an inviting, fruit dominated taste. The structure is well-balanced, with lush tannins and a pleasantly fragrant acidity. The aftertaste is persistant and characterised by notes of cherries and plums. (hide)
100% Sangiovese
VINEYARDS
Place of production: from vineyards in Chianti, mainly belonging to the Poggio Casciano Estate.
Soils: typical of Chianti; moderate clay content with galestro rocks
Microclimate: varies from area to area to add richness and complexity.
Chianti Superiore production regulations follow Chianti Classico production standards that are designed to achieve wines of high quality.
VINIFICATION AND AGEING
Il Leo Chianti Superiore read more...is created by carefully selecting the choicest grapes during harvest. Picking started at the end of September and ended mid October.
Alcoholic fermentation, aided by racking and punching down, continues for 2 weeks in stainless-steel vats maintained at a temperature of 27/29°C Post-fermentative maceration on the skins continues for a further 7 days.
Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is aged for 4-5 months, partly in French 225 l. oak casks from Allier, and partly in stainless steel vats. After bottling, the wine is further refined
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
SENSORY PROPERTIES
Colour: Ruby red
Aroma: The first impact of the bouquet is dominated by fragrant floral notes, followed by intense fruity aromas of cherries and plums. The brief ageing in oak adds a subtle spicy tone to the bouquet, and the finish features elegant hints of black pepper grains and clover.
Tasting profile: Medium-bodied, Il Leo has an inviting, fruit dominated taste. The structure is well-balanced, with lush tannins and a pleasantly fragrant acidity. The aftertaste is persistant and characterised by notes of cherries and plums. (hide)
