Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
Produced from our youngest vines, our Chianti Classico Annata combines readiness and abandon on the palate with the depth that the land of Monsanto gives our wines.
Designation
Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
First year of production
1990
Grape varieties
90% Sangiovese; 10% Canaiolo and Colorino
Training system
Guyot and spurred cordon
Vinification
In steel truncated conical vats at controlled temperature with emptying system (Délestage) and pumping over for about 18/20 days.
Maturazione o invecchiamento
In 5000 litre Slavonian oak casks for 15 months
Climate trend
This was certainly one of the historic vintages at Castello di Monsanto, along with 1962, 1971, 1975 and 1985 as well as the more recent 1997 and 1999. Throughout the year, conditions were extremely routine. Rainfall in August aided ripening, while the weather was extremely stable in September and October.
