Tufaceous sands alternating with classic clayey soils and hotter, result in very good ripening, with no surprise and great vigour. All characteristics that confer to Capraia Chianti Classico great power, structure and elegance.
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€ 17,00Tenuta di Capraia
Grape varieties: Sangiovese 90%, Cabernet 5%, Merlot 5%.
Vineyard: loc. Capraia - Castellina in Chianti.
Vinification: maceration without stalks is performed at a controlled temperature of 28° C for 10-12 days. Malolactic fermentation occurs in steel vats. A maturation of at least 12 months follows, managed partly in small oak barrels, partly in tonneaux. The wine is blended in stainless steel vats. Very wide filtration is applied at the bottling stage, which is followed by ageing in glass for at least 6 months.
Maturation: in tonneaux and Chianti barrels for 12 months.
Ageing in glass: 6 months.
Alcoholic content: 13.5% vol.
Serving temperature: 18° C.