Sangiovese
30° C
Maceration period: 16 days
20 months, part in barriques and part in tonneaux
Bottle ageing: 3 months
February 2002
| Gambero Rosso 2003 |  |
| AIS 2003 |  |
In years past, Rocca Guicciarda was one of the Baroni Ricasoli’s most important estates. Today, it is the name of the estate’s Chianti Classico Riserva, a traditional wine full of aromas and sensations through an austere character and complex, balanced drinkability. the aromas and sensations of the territory.
PRODUCTION AREA
Chianti Classico
It has been a quite perfect season with a mild Spring with intermittent rain; the temperatures of the Summer were in the average of the season while in August we had two very hot weeks but the temperatures fell down in September. The picked grapes were healthy, with thick skins, high sugar level and good acidity. Sangiovese was harvested from September 27th to October 11th.
Colour: Intense, brilliant ruby red tone almost violet
Bouquet: rich flavours of fresh and tasty little fruits
Taste: well balanced, great structure, long finish. Best after 2003
Gastronomic combination:Riserva pairs well with grilled grilled veal chops; rack of lamb and crown roast. Cheese: Asiago, blue cheeses, Taleggio