Castello di Farnetella Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva 2018

Castello di Farnetella Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva 2018

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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
Castello di Farnetella Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva 2018
Made from Sangiovese grapes, with small amounts of cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, from grapes grown in the vineyards of Farnetella, in the commune of Sinalunga, in the Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG zone. The vineyards are sited on a broad, well exposed hill at elevations ranging between 400-470 metres a.s.l.

Colour

Intense ruby red with
slight purplish highlights.

Bouquet

Lively, variegated aromas, predominantly blueberry, anise, and Mediterranean scrub, with hints of earthy mineral and an appealing note of toasty oak in the background.

Flavour

Very approachable in the mouth, showing relaxed tannins, fine acidity, and firm structure. The finish is lengthy and very appealing, with aromatic hints of wild cherry and subtle vanilla.

Pairing

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Castello di Farnetella Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva 2018
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva
Year 2018
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Climate Altitude: 400-470 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition The soils are layered sand and silt, with some clay, and larger presences of rock and limestone, mostly galestro.
Cultivation system Vertically trained, with spurred cordon pruning.
No. plants per hectare 5400
Harvest At different times, but within the first two weeks of October .
Fermentation temperature 28-30 °C
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. Malolactic fermentation in steel.
Ageing In March-April, 50% is transferred to medium-sized botti and once-and twice-used oak barriques, for 12-16 months’ maturation. The wine is then botled and given an additional 4-6 months' bottle ageing.
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

James Suckling
91/100 
2018
Vinous
90/100 
2018
xtraWine
93/100 
2018
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
Robert Parker
91/100 
2016
Robert Parker
90/100 
2011
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