Capolavori Chianti Riserva Vergine delle Rocce 2020

Description

Still red Chianti DOCG, 13.5% ABV, produced by Cantine Leonardo da Vinci. Blend: 85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot. 0.75L bottle, 2020 vintage. A Chianti Riserva born from the passion of Cantine Leonardo da Vinci, a tribute to the Tuscan region and its history. The grapes come from the hilly areas of Vinci, Cerreto Guidi, and neighboring towns. Aged in French and American oak barrels for 10 months. Fruity and spicy aromas of cherry, vanilla, and cinnamon. Chianti Riserva Vergine delle Rocce is purple-red in color with intense hues. On the palate, it confirms the aromas, enriched by soft tannins that anticipate a long finish.

Details

Perfume

Fruity and spicy aromas of cherry, vanilla and cinnamon.

Color

Deep purple red with intense chromatic hues.

Taste

On the palate, it is fragrant and full-bodied, supported by soft tannins. Balanced and intense, with excellent persistence and a fruity aftertaste.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Cantine Leonardo da Vinci

From this winery

• Start up year: 1961
• Oenologist: Riccardo Pucci
• Bottles produced: 5.000.000
• Hectares: 750

Cantine Leonardo da Vinci was established in 1961 upon the initiative of the owners of 30 farms who decided to join forces to tackle the problems brought about by the breakdown of the crop-sharing system. This co-operative gathered its first harvest in 1965, followed by production of the wine and its sale by the barrel. In 1971, the direct marketing of two bottled products began: a white, Collebello, and the Leonardo Chianti. This red is still part of the range of wines produced today. In the following years, encouraged by its success, Cantine Leonardo da Vinci decided to broaden the range of wines, focusing its attention on bottled products in general and on quality wines in particular.

The original headquarters, restructured and enlarged, are still the operative centre today. The winery is situated in the borough of Vinci, just 5 kilometres from the birthplace of the world famous artist and inventor Leonardo.

The co-operative takes its name from the great man, paying homage to the mind of the man who was universally recognised as a genius and to emphasise its deep-rooted bond with the territory, the same bond which Leonardo felt and whose surname is specifically associated with the village where he was born on 15 April 1452.

Today, Cantine Leonardo da Vinci is a pioneering co-operative, innovative and modern, which relies on the work and grape production of its 160 members. Read more

Tuscany

Technical Sheet

Name	Leonardo da Vinci Capolavori Chianti Riserva Vergine delle Rocce 2020
Type	Red still
Denomination	Chianti DOCG
Vintage	2020
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.5% by volume
Grape varieties	85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Vendor	Cantine Leonardo da Vinci
Origin	The hills of Vinci, Cerreto Guidi and surrounding towns (Florence).
Climate	Altitude: 40 30 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition	Shell-rich Pliocene alluvial deposits.
Cultivation system	Mainly Guyot, but also spurred cordon. The oldest vines are Guyot modified.
Harvest	From the 20th of September to the 10th of October.
Fermentation temperature	28-29 °C
Fermentation	About 10 2 days.
Wine making	The ripe grapes are left in their skins for around 10 2 days. The fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 27-28°C.
Aging	After being removed from the skins, the wine is stored in stainless steel to complete its malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged in French and American oak barriques for 10 months.
Allergens	Contains sulphites