Capraia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Effe 55 2016

Capraia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Effe 55 2016

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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Capraia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Effe 55 2016
The grapes used to create this wine are produced from all the company’s plots spread over 25 hectares located in Località Capraia in the municipality of Castellina in Chianti. The area is spread over a single stretch of land owned by the company with a south-facing exposure, about 300 m above sea level. Medium-textured, rich in clay, deep and fertile.

Colour

Red color with violet hues.

Bouquet

Intense nose rich in fruity, winy aromas.

Flavour

Accompanied by a pleasant fruity cherry component, the fresh note is particularly remarkable and balanced with hints of lively tannins, which are perfectly integrated with the wine’s extract components.

Pairing

White meat, red meat and medium-aged cheeses.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Capraia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Effe 55 2016
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Chianti Classico
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 90% Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino
Country
Region Tuscany
Origin Various plots in Località Capraia
Climate Altitude: 300 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition Medium-textured, rich in clay and Galestro stone.
Cultivation system Spur pruning and cane pruning.
No. plants per hectare 5000
Yield per hectare 1.2 kg.
Harvest From the second half of September to the first half of October.
Fermentation temperature About 28 °C
Fermentation period 10-12 days.
Vinification Malolactic fermentation in steel.
Ageing At least 1 year in typical Chianti barrels and in steel for a further 3 months, then 6 months in the bottle.
Production year 150,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing White meat, red meat and medium-aged cheeses.
On offer Price Capraia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Effe 55 2016 CHF 31.24  inc VAT

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xtraWine
88/100 
2016
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2018
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