Description

Ricasoli “Roncicone” Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2018/2019/2020

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Area: Toscana/ Tuscany

Planted in: 1998-2000          Density: 6.600 plants/ha
Surface Area: 10,87 ha        Training: spurred cordon
Altitude: 320 a.s.l.m.            Clone: Sangiovese VCR23, VCR5
Exposure: South-East          Rootstock: 420A

Alcohol: 14% vol.              Total acidity: 6,03 g/l
ph: 3,33                              Non-Reducing Extract: 27,48 g/l
Total Polyphenols (in Gallic acid): 2234 g/l

Soil: The soil of the vineyard of the same name consists of marine deposits of Pliocene origin, with the presence of sandy deposits and stones smoothed by the sea, while lower down there is clay. Good organic matter content. Marine fossils and lignite emerge on the surface. The slopes are gentle and the vineyard is located in the central part of the property, to the south of the clayey-limestone soils.

Winemaking: Fermentation temperature 24-27°C with daily punching. Duration of fermentation and maceration on the skins about 14-16 days.

Ageing: 22 months in 500-litre tonneaux of which 30% new and 70% second passage.

2018 VINTAGE RATINGS

2019 VINTAGE RATINGS

2020 VINTAGE RATINGS