Villa Fortunato - Italy
Chianti D.O.C.G
Tasting Notes
Distinguished by a bright ruby red color, tending to garnet with age, and an intensely wine-y odor with a light violet frangrance, though still fruity and strong. Harmonic and dry taste, slightly tannic, which refines to a soft velvetness with time.Wine Making
After vintages with a regular climate, the harvest starts in mid-September. The wine production is given meticulous attention, especially with regard to the slow maceration, lasting 15 days at a temperature no higher than 30°C. During the entire fermentation process, remountings are carried out, in order to obtain a better extraction of color, soft tannins and a more complex product.During the following months, some decantings help to remove dreggy residuals, until the months of March and April, which is the most suitable period for the malic acid fermentation aiming at emphasizing the properties of the wine, especially its complexity and fragrances. Bottling begins in July and the product is subsequently conserved in the bottle for at least 2 months before it is sold.
Blend
Sangiovese 90%Remaining 10%: Black Malvasia del Chianti Cannaiolo and Citiegiolo
Analysis
Alcohol Volume: 12 - 12.5%Total Acidity: 5-6%
