Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico

Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.

Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.

Produced from our youngest vines, our Chianti Classico Annata combines readiness and abandon on the palate with the depth that the land of Monsanto gives our wines.

Designation

Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.

First year of production

1990

Grape varieties

90% Sangiovese; 10% Canaiolo and Colorino

Training system

Guyot and spurred cordon


Vinification

In steel truncated conical vats at controlled temperature with emptying system (Délestage) and pumping over for about 18/20 days.

Maturazione o invecchiamento

In 5000 litre Slavonian oak casks for 15 months

Climate trend

The end of the winter and the beginning of the spring were mild with little rainfall. Spring was characterized by lower than average temperatures but the buds started to open regularly at the beginning of April.  May and June were full of rainy days. By the middle of July, the temperature started to rise and the summer was warm and dry. In September there were some days of rain and significant temperature fluctuation between night and day.

Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico