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Chianti

di Streda DOCG

Charateristics of production area

Producer Streda Belvedere
Grape Type: Sangiovese
Altitude 200 metres
Aspect and soil profile East-west. Medium textured
Vineyard density 3500-5000 vines/hectare
Training method Spurred cordon
Average vine age 10-20 years
Fermentation and Maturation
Yield per hectare 75 quintals
Harvest period Mid- September, mechanically harvested
Grape processing Crusher- destemmer
Temp and length of fermentation 28°C per 7 days in stainless steel
Maceration on skins 12 days
Malolactic fermentation Yes
Maturation 7-8 months in steel
Alcohol 13% vol
Minimun bottle ageing 3 months
Tasting notes
Appearance Purple-edged ruby
Nose Wild red berry fruit with subtle notes of vanilla
Palate Full bodied and impressively well balanced excellent structure, smooth and rounded with mellow tannins, and lengthy, expansive finish
Serving suggestions Can be enjoyed with any dish, but in particolar with first courses and light main courses