Borgo salcetino

Borgo Salcetino

chianti classico D.O.c.g.

VINEYARD  located at Lucarelli in the municipality of Radda in Chianti.
KIND OF GROUND  Lime, clay, sand.
GRAPE  100% Sangiovese
VINES PER HECTARE  7100
TYPE OF CULTIVATION  Spurred cordon

VINIFICATION AND REFINING The harvest is performed entirely by hand in crates with subsequent gentle destemming. Fermentation in steel lasts about 15-20 days at controlled temperature. The aging lasts 18-20 months and occurs inside 50hl wooden barrels. After this period, the final blending and bottling are done with an additional aging period in the bottle of at least 3 months. 

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS It is a garnet red color. On the nose it is intense and recalls raspberries and cherries. On the palate it is fruity, full-bodied with velvety tannins.

DRINK WITH — Matured cheeses, grilled red meat, game in various dishes, typical Tuscan cold-cuts (for example: Finocchiona).

LONGEVITY  6 – 10 years.

SERVE AT 16–18°C.