Novecento
Chianti Classico
Riserva DOCG 2013
Novecento Chianti Classico Riserva represents 900 years of human history at Dievole, a history begun in 1090 and celebrated in 1990. We are proud to be participants in this endless journey, to which we dedicate this wine with the objective of creating a vision that will continue endlessly.
Technical Information
- Position:
- South, south-west
- Soil type:
- Clay, marlstone, limestone, alberese
- Training system:
- Cordon spur
- Vine density:
- 5.500 vines/ha.
- Vine age:
- 10-15 years.
- Hectare yield:
- 60 q.li.
- Plant yield:
- 1.1 kg
- Harvest Period:
- Beginning of October
- Alcohol:
- 13,5 %
- Acidity:
- 5,8 g/l
- Bottle Size:
- 750 ml
Winemaking Process
The vinification initiates with a spontaneous fermentation developed in 80 Hl Slavonian oak casks only with indigenous yeast, during 14-15 days at a controlled temperature of 26°C. The malolactic fermentation starts in a natural way.
The aging process is made in non-toasted 41 Hl French oak casks for about 18 months. The oak casks originate from the noble forests of Allier.
The bottle aging lasts for at least 6 months.
Tasting Notes
- Color:
- Deep ruby
- Bouquet:
- Clean, pronounced and developed aromas of ripe red fruits. Elegant spicy notes.
- Taste:
- Full body with well-balanced tannins and fresh acidity. Ripe black fruits such as cherry and blackcurrant. Beautiful minerality with elegant and long finish.
- Pairing:
- Ideal with cheese, game meat and grilled meat.
