Typical blend according to the D.O.C.G.regulations of the Consorzio Chianti Classico for vintages earlier than 2006: 70% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, 10% Malvasia, 10% Trebbiano.
For vintages after 2006, new regulations governing the blend come into effect: 80% Sangiovese, the remaining 20% is composed of local native varieties – Canaiolo, Colorino, Ciliegolo, Malvasia Nero.
Because of their particular blend, this wine lends itself to aging. In fact, the Az. Agricola Verdimonti Chianti Classico is aged approximately 30 months in chestnut barrels, then finished in the bottle for approximately 6 months.
Organoleptic Data:
Color: Limpid ruby.
Bouquet: Cooked fruit, vanilla, game, kirsh, cloves, wild strawberries.
The wine is well structured in the mouth, balanced with fine-grained yet persistent tannins. Woody with undercurrents of vanilla, hazelnut and cherry.
Technical Data:
Address : Az. Ag. Verdimonti
53013 Gaiole in Chianti SI
Tel. 0577749082
Total area: 50 hectares
Vinyards: 25 hectares
Geological characteristics:
Medium clay consistency, workable superficially, medium-deep water table
Altitude:
200-420 meters above sea level
Maximum Production of Chianti Classico
400 hectolitres
Density of plants per hectare:
3000-3500 plants
Forma di allevamento
Guyot semplice e doppio, filari a controspalliera. Cordone speronato
Percentuale uvaggio
Secondo il disciplinare.
Capacità cantina
Hl 1400 cemento, hl. 2900
Food and wine pairing:
Tuscan prosciutto and salamis, young cheeses, white meats
General information:
Alcohol content: 12.5-13%
Reduced sugars: 2.0 g/l
Total dry extract: 27.4 g/l
Ph: 3.34
Total acidity: 6.1 g/L (Tartaric acid)
Volatile acidity: 0.69 g/L (Acetic acid)
Free sulphur dioxide: 19 mg/l
Total sulphur dioxide: 84 mg/l
