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 3800 litre French oak casks for 15 months

Climate trend

The 2016 vintage will be remembered in Chianti Classico as one of the most beautiful of the last decade. The winter was mild with abundant rains. The first days of April were unusually warm, which resulted in early budding by at least 10 days compared to the average. The month of May was considered average in respect to the season. The summer was quite hot, however it was interspersed with a few rainy days in both July and August which helped the progression of ripening the grapes. A September with cooler but sunny days and excellent temperature variations allowed the harvest of very healthy grapes in early October.

Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico