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
The winter of 1995 was mild. The weather during the growing season was warm and dry. The rain, which fell in August and the first 2 days of September, was welcome and helped with maturation. At the time of the harvest, on October 10th, the grapes were very healthy.
At Monsanto 1995 is considered a very “classic” vintage in which the elegance of Sangiovese predominates rather than its power.
