Chianti Classico “Berardenga” DOCG
100% Sangiovese grapes are fermented in stainless steel and aged in second- and third-use Slavonian oak casks, with a small percentage in smaller barrels. The wines are then blended and aged in bottle for a few more months.
The hillside vineyards for this wine enjoy southwestern exposure and good altitudes, with varied but typical soil compositions – predominantly rock quartz, limestone, sandstone, and alberese – in the area that contribute to the unique terroir.
Wine exported to
Bermuda, Canada, Australia
Most recent awards
- 2021 | James Suckling93
Grape Varieties:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
12-15 days
Type of yeast:
Selected
Fermentation temperature:
28-30 °C (82.4-86 °F)
Maceration technique:
Automatic punchdowns and pumpovers
Length of maceration:
16-20 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Fining agent:
Plant protein
Aging containers:
Barrels
Container age:
Used
Type of oak:
Slavonian
Bottling period:
January
Aging before bottling:
12 months
Aging in bottle:
3 months
Closure:
Natural Cork
Organic:
Yes
Vineyard name:
Berardenga
Vineyard location:
Chianti Classico, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany
Soil composition:
Sandstone and alberese
Vine training:
Guyot
Altitude:
320-420 (1,050-1,378 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
5,400 plants per hectare
Exposure:
Southwestern
Age of vines:
20-30 years old
Time of harvest:
Mid-September
First vintage of this wine:
1967
Total yearly production (in bottles):
180,000
Tasting notes:
Ruby red with deep intensity and hue. Fruity, fine and elegant aromas dominated by wild berries, along with array of spicy notes. Fruity on the palate with good tannins and a lingering finish
Serving temperature:
Best served at 16-18 °C (60.8-64.4 °F).
Food pairings:
Pairs well with red meats, game, and aged cheese.
Aging potential:
5-8 years
Alcohol:
13.50%
Winemaker:
Franco Bernabei
