Chianti Classico DOCG
Fattoria La Ripa · Toscana
Classification
Chianti Classico DOCG
Organoleptic Notes
Color deep ruby red, bouquet bursting with black cherry, violet, tobacco and earth aromas. The flavor is intense, supple, warm, persistent, well balanced fruit by lively acidity, cherries, firm tannins, elegant and well structured.
Winemaking
Vinification
Traditional tumultuous fermentation with numerous délestages, followed by the Tuscan 'Governo' and malolactic fermentation
Aging
Aged in oak casks then refined in bottle
Terroir & Vineyard
Vineyard
La Leccia, La Fonte, La Mandria, La Stalla and La Volpaia vineyards situated around 400 m above sea level
Soil Composition
Low‑fertility terrain with a framework of Galestro and Alberese stone; pH around 8 with more than 40 % carbonates
Vine Training
Guyot
Vine Density (vines/ha)
4000
Yield per ha
7000 kg per hectare