Nozzole Chianti Classico DOCG

NOZZOLE CHIANTI CLASSICO Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)

THE LAND
Area of production: produced with grapes from our Nozzole estate in the town of Greve in Chianti.

THE GRAPE
Vines: Sangiovese varietal wine Planting density: 2,800 – 5,500 vines per hectare
Production per hectare: on average, 7 tons of grapes Yield in wine from the grapes: max 70%

IN THE WINERY
Vinification: by maceration with délestage and pump-overs in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 28°C (82°F). Duration: about 15 days. Ageing: in toasted French oak barrels (225 lt / 59,4 gal) with a 33% turnover for 10-12 months Bottle ageing: minimum 3 months

First Harvest: 1971

Shelf life: up to five years

Interesting fact: Nozzole Chianti Classico is the offspring of what is historically one of the best known farms in Chianti