FATTORIA
Castello di Monteriggioni
di Luisa Masini Gozzi
CHIANTI CLASSICO
Chianti Classico "Poggio alla Croce" is one of the historical wines of Fattoria Castello di Monteriggioni.
This wine is made of grapes, of the wineyards of Castellina in Chianti, inside the geographical area of Chianti Classico.
This wine is called "Poggio alla Croce", because there is a cross at the top of wineyards.
After fermentations Chianti Classico stay in big barrel of wood, and later is put in barriques (little barrel of french wood) for three months.
It also stay three months in bottle before selling.
We produce not only Chianti Classico, but also Chianti Classico Riserva with a longer time of refining.
TECNIC INFORMATIONS
Grapes: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo and Colorino
Alcohol content: 12,5 % - 13,5%
Colour: ruby red
Charatcterisitc: good structure, with concentration and elegance; vinous with smell of spices and toasting
Drink with: ideal wine with hunting, roast and grilled meat
Reccomended temperature: 18°