BERDARDENGA
100% Sangiovese grapes, grown in the Fèlsina vineyards in the Chianti Classico denomination, in vineyards on the estate’s various individual farm-parcels (case coloniche), dating back to the Middle Ages. The vineyards are located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the southeastern part of the Chianti Classico appellation, slightly to the northeast of Siena. Almost exclusively with a southwestern exposure, they sprawl across ventilated slopes at an altitude ranging from 320-420 meters above sea level. Geologically, the terrains are mixed: in the higher parts the soil is predominantly rock quartz and calcareous alberese mixed with alluvial pebbles; layers of sandstone and loam characterise the vineyards on the edge of the Colli Senesi in the direction of the Crete Senesi. First vintage 1967
General Characteristics
Denomination: Chianti Classico Docg.
Varietal: 100% Sangiovese.
Growing area: Northeast of Siena, in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the southern border of the Chianti Classico zone.
Vineyard density: About 5.400 vines per hectare.
Training system: Bilateral cordon training system and simple Guyot with a maximum of 5-8 buds per vine.
Harvest: Staggered due to different altitudes of the vineyards, within the first three weeks of October.
Vineyard age: From the selection of vineyards in the seventies – eighties were conducted thorough investigations to identify the parent plants most suitable for the construction of grafting and replanting took place between 1990 and the early 2000s.
Vinification
After the quality-selected clusters are de-stemmed and pressed, the must is fermented and macerated in stainless steel for 12-15 days at 28°C and 30°C, with programmed punchdowns and daily pumpovers. In March-April, the new wine goes into medium-size Slavonian oak barrels, and a small percentage into twice and thrice used oak barrels; after 12 months of maturation, the final blend is assembled, bottled, and ages in glass a minimum of 3 months.
Sensory Profile
Ruby red with deep intensity and hue. Fruity, fine and elegant aromas dominated by wild berries, along with array of spicy notes.
Fruity on the palate with good tannins and a lingering finish.
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