BROLIO 2021
Chianti Classico Docg
GRAPE VARIETIES
Sangiovese 95% , Colorino 5%
SOIL
Vineyards are grown on the five most representative soils in Brolio: Macigno del Chianti (sandstone), Scaglia Toscana (Galestro), Monte Morello (Alberese), Marine Deposit (sandy deposits and clay at deeper levels) and Ancient Fluvial Terrace (silty deposits with clay).
HARVEST
The grapes have been harvested from September 20 to October 1st, 2021.
WINEMAKING NOTES
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 24°C-27°C (75.2°-80.6°F) with 14-16 days of skin contact.
AGEING
9 months in tonneaux of second and third passage.
Vintage Awards
Vineyard
Altitude: 280-480 m a.s.l. |Density: 6.600 plants/ha
Exposure: South, South West / South, South East
Training: spurred cordon and guyot
Growing Season
The weather conditions were quite unusual on vintage 2021. Despite the frost of last April, the drought suffered in the summer months and the early ripening of the grapes, the wines yield healthy grapes and the quality is excellent.
Technical Info
Alcohol: 14% vol. |pH: 3,34 |Total acidity: 5,53 g/l
Total polyphenols (as Gallic acid): 2238 g/l |Net dry extract: 27,03 g/l