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RONCICONE 2022
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole
100% Sangiovese
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.
HARVEST
Harvesting and selection of the best grapes in the vineyard by hand on September 14 and 15, 2022.
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.
BOTTLING
December 19, 2024.
Vintage Awards
Vineyard
Planted in: 1998-2000 | Density: 6600 vines/ha
Surface Area: 10,87 ha | Training: spurred cordon
Altitude: 320 a.s.l.m. | Clone: Sangiovese VCR23, VCR5
Exposure: Southeast | Rootstock: 420A
Growing Season
Mild and rainy winter followed by a warm and dry spring. Summer has also been hot, with temperatures above the average, and characterized by an almost complete lack of water. However, despite the challenges of the first half of the
year, the vines were able to regulate their growth cycle and adapt to the heat. The end of August brought some rain showers that lowered down the temperatures allowing the grapes to start the veraison, while the perfect climate conditions in September were crucial for an optimal ripening of the grapes and thus, securing a high-quality harvest.
Technical Data
Alcohol: 14% Vol. -Total acidity: 5.66 g/l
pH: 3.20 -Non-Reducing Extract: 26.17 g/l
Total Polyphenols (in Gallic acid): 1915 mg/l