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Riserva Chianti 'Leonardo' DOCG
NAME
Riserva Chianti 'Leonardo' DOCG (Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin)
GRAPE
Sangiovese 85%, Merlot 10% and 5% others red vineyards
ZONE OF PRODUCTION
Hills in Vinci and Cerreto Guidi villages
PRODUCER
Wine growers associated to “Cantine Leonardo da Vinci”,Vinci, Florence
VINIFICATION
Fermentation in steel vats for 12-14 days at controlled temperature (28°-29°C). Frequent déchargements to favour the cessation of colouring matters an poliphenolic components.
MATURATION
Ageing in French oak barrels of 225 and 500 lt for 10 months, then refinement in bottle for 4 months.
Last site update
07 January 2009