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.
