Castello di Bossi Corbaia
Wine Description
This classic blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon was introduced in 1985. The Cabernet adds deep color, structure and longevity to the Classic Tuscan Sangiovese. To obtain superb finesse and elegance, Corbaia is fermented in wooden barrels and matured in Allier oak barriques for two years.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Toscana IGT
Vineyard name
The Tenuta Corbaia vineyard
Vineyard size
37.5 acres
Soil composition
Tufo, clay, lime and stone
Training method
Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
1,320 feet
Vines/acre:
1,320-2,160
Yield/acre:
2.2 tons
Exposure:
Southern/Western
Year vineyard planted:
1970/1995
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1985
Bottles produced of this wine:
40,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
20 - 22
Varietal composition:
70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container:
Barrels
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
7-8 days
Fermentation temperature:
82-86 °F
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Type of oak:
French oak: Allier
Length of aging before bottling:
2 years
Length of bottle aging:
1 year
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.1
Acidity:
6.8 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
29.3 g/L
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