Castello di Rapale Chianti 2008

CASTELLO DI RAPALE Chianti D.O.C.G. ORGANIC  Production area: Bucine hills – Località Rapale (Ar)Grapes: 90% Sangiovese, 10% CanaioloVineyard Altitude: 400-450 mt. o.s.l.Exposure: SouthCultivation: GuyotPlanting pattern: 2,5 m x 0,8 mProduction per ha: 60 ql.Production per year: 100 HlWine making: Steel tanks at a controlled temperature; with maceration of 10-12 days                                                                        Maturation: 12 months in medium Slavonian oak barrelsRefinement: 6 months in bottleColor: Intense red rubyFlavor: Spicy, intense fruity notesTaste: Soft and velvetyAlcohol: 13% vol.Total acidity: 5.50 g/l.Food pairing: Pork, duck, tomato based pastaIdeal serving temperature: 18-20°C/62-66 F