Chianti Classico Riserva - Cafaggio
Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
Alcohol %: 13 Residual Sugar: 1.4 gr / liter
Acidity: 5 gr / liter ph: 3.5
Tasting Notes:
Silky, with nutty fruit and a hint of bitter chocolate character. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long finish.
Aging: Maturation for 18 months in 65 hl Slavonian oak barrels, and bottle-aged for three months before sale.
Winemaking: Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperatures, breaking and soaking of the marc through pump overs with air, spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
Food Pairing: Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic. Roast or braised veal, especially with mushrooms. Tuscan-style sausages and beans
Accolades
2018 93 pts J. Suckling