![]() ![]() When the wine was first produced in Chianti, documents indicate that it was a white wine. The Chianti region in Tuscany, Italy, has a rich history, a reputation that has made a dramatic roller coaster ride and, ultimately, the ability to produce incredible wines with phenomenal value.Ĭhianti is considered the world's first bounded wine region - a title that dates back to 1716, a time when the Republic of Florence was flourishing and had a hold on much of the wealth of Central Europe. Current vintage being sold at the moment is 2013, which is perfect to be enjoyed right now. Thereafter for few months, maturation takes place in large barrels and in tonneaux (5 Hl). Malolactic fermentation takes place in stain- less steel and wooden vats. Following a careful selection of the best grapes (that are left on the plant for longer) fermentation lasts for long time and takes place at controlled temperature (less than 26☌) in conical wood trunk vats. The Sangiovese grapes are harvested in the second half of October and the Merlot at the end of September. We usually wait for the last possible moment in October for the grapes to reach optimum level of maturity in order to obtain perfect Chianti Classico Riserva in the future. The grapes for the Chianti Classico are usually take in the middle and for Rose di Montemaggio at the very bottom. It is worth mentioning that Sangiovese Grapes are collected from the top of each vines lines, where the grapes are the most suffering ones. The elevated locations of the vineyards (from 450 to 600 metres above sea level) and the large variation in temperature between night and day gives the wine their particular bouquet. ![]() It is produced from a selection of the best Sangiovese grapes that comes especially from the oldest vineyards. It has a bouquet of rich floral notes, enriched with hints of fruits, pleasantly tannic and well balanced taste with persisting presence. The Chianti Classico Riserva di Montemaggio is a red Tuscan wine with an intense ruby colour and a spicy perfume with a hint of wood. ![]()
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