Vallepicciola Rosso | Vallepicciola

Grand Cru

Vallepicciola Red

The highest expression of the king grape variety of Chianti Classico, born from the mastery of the far-sighted oenologist, who wants to encapsulate the essence of the estate by exalting the unique character of Sangiovese.

Toscana IGT

Production Area

Castelnuovo Berardenga

Grapes

100% Sangiovese

Serving temperature

18°-20°C

Longevity

Over 25 years

Climatic trend

A fairly cool spring was followed by a hot and long summer, but with good temperature swings between day and night (minimum temperatures were always moderate in both July and August), allowing the grapes to complete the ripening process in an optimal manner. Also worthy of note is the absence of water stress thanks to the rains in June and September.

Harvest

Harvested by hand, selecting the best Sangiovese grapes from the Fontanelle vineyard between the second and third week of September.

Available formats

750 ml

1500 ml

3000 ml

6000ml

12000ml

Vigneto

Fontanelle

Altitude

450 metres above sea level

Soil type

Limestone and clay with presence of marl and limestone

Planting density

5,000 plants per hectare

Training system

Spurred Cordon

Vinification

Alcoholic fermentation in cement at a controlled temperature of 22°C for 22 days, followed by 4 weeks of maceration. Malolactic fermentation in cement vats.

Ageing

Barriques 50% new for approximately 20 months.

Pre-bottling ageing

In cement for 3 months

Bottle ageing

6 months

Total acidity

6 g/L

3,36

Net dry extract

32g/L

Intense ruby red colour. On the nose it releases ripe cherry and redcurrant notes, chasing floral hints of violets with tobacco undertones. Elegant on the palate with a perfectly integrated tannic texture. Aftertaste with balsamic notes and very long finish.