30-06-2016
Rocca di Castagnoli - Poggio a' Frati Chianti Classico Riserva 2011
Solid red
Sangiovese, Canaiole
Italy - Tuscany
Pairing Suggestions
Cherry red in the glass. A sumptuous bouquet of violets, elderberries, plums and cherries. Smoky aromas and chocolate are also present . On the palate this wine acts first cool, then juicy, with a nice berry fruit acidity and elegant tannins but-present. Great chianti.
Grape varieties: 95% sangiovese, 5% canaiolo
Vineyard: Poggio a' Frati
Planting density: 5 thousand vines/hec
Average yield: 1 kg/plant
Average altitude: 430 m a.s.l.
Maturation: in oak barrels for at least 15 months and tonneaux
Ageing in glass: 12 months
Alcoholic content: 13% vol.
Serving temperature: 18°C