Poggio Scalette

Chianti Classico

Sangiovese & Sangiovese-Based Blends

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Chianti Classico

Sangiovese & Sangiovese-Based Blends

THis wine is the ultimate expression of the Chianti Classico terroir and the Sangiovese grape. Harvested at the peak of ripeness in October and fermented in concrete tanks, this wine is deftly-guided to produce one of the finest examples of this Italian classic.

Tasting Notes

Bright ruby red in color, this wine has a wide and diversified bouquet, with aromas of red cherry, blackberry, and pomegranate. On the palate, it is a fresh and fruit-forward wine, particularly with its soft, velvety tannins and its long finish.

Food Pairing

This is one of Italy's most food-friendly wines and pairs with a wide range of dishes: Thai massaman curry, Turmeric-roasted lamb shank, and even thick tomato stews.

THis wine is the ultimate expression of the Chianti Classico terroir and the Sangiovese grape. Harvested at the peak of ripeness in October and fermented in concrete tanks, this wine is deftly-guided to produce one of the finest examples of this Italian classic.

Tasting Notes

Bright ruby red in color, this wine has a wide and diversified bouquet, with aromas of red cherry, blackberry, and pomegranate. On the palate, it is a fresh and fruit-forward wine, particularly with its soft, velvety tannins and its long finish.

Food Pairing

This is one of Italy's most food-friendly wines and pairs with a wide range of dishes: Thai massaman curry, Turmeric-roasted lamb shank, and even thick tomato stews.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Chianti Classico DOCG
Soil composition:
Sand with loam
Elevation:
1,446 feet
Exposure:
Western/Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1991
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
2009
Bottles produced of this wine:
3,600

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Concrete tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
86 °F
Maceration technique:
Delestage
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Concrete tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
10 months
Length of bottle aging:
2 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5 g/L
Alcohol:
13.9 %
Dry extract:
33.8 g/L
Residual sugar:
1 g/L