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Geografico Contessa Di Radda Chianti Classico DOCG 2021
Italy, Chianti Classico
Sangiovese, Merlot
Description
The high-altitude vineyards are harvested in the late September-early October under the supervision of the Geografico winemaking team. Contessa di Radda celebrates the great winemaking tradition of the local winegrowers. Sangiovese and Merlot grapes are vinified separately with approximately 14 days maceration. Malolactic fermentation takes place in cement tanks.
Awards
90 pts James Suckling
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
0.0 g/l residual sugar
5.3 g/l acidity
3.5 pH
Winemaker
ALESSANDRO BARABESI
Vinification
The high-altitude vineyards are harvested in the late September-early October under the supervision of the Geografico winemaking team. Contessa di Radda celebrates the great winemaking tradition of the local winegrowers. Sangiovese and Merlot grapes are vinified separately with approximately 14 days maceration. Malolactic fermentation takes place in cement tanks.
Maturation
Aging: 12 months in big, 100 – 55 hl, oak barrels
Food Pairing
Food pairing: Pasta with wild boar ragu, game and hard cheeses.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 08000757000706
Closure: Natural cork
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 08000757004612
