Sacello Chianti Classico DOCG
100% Sangiovese. Ruby red color. The nose displays hints of black cherry, iris and subtle notes of violet. The soft tannins are balanced by a nice minerality.
“Sacello is our Chianti Classico with a pure Sangiovese soul. It is a clear expression of the unique vineyards at Terrabianca. Sacello comes from the Latin word sacellum, which is a small shrine, a diminutive of sacrum meaning “belonging to a God.” The name of the wine is a tribute to the 12th century chapel in the heart of our vineyards.”
Wine exported to
Bermuda, USA, Puerto Rico
Grape Varieties:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
About 15 days
Type of yeast:
Selected yeast
Maceration technique:
Traditional with délestage
Length of maceration:
7-9 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Aging containers:
Stainless Steel
Bottling period:
Spring
Aging before bottling:
6-8 months
Aging in bottle:
6 months
Closure:
Natural Cork
Organic:
In conversion
Vineyard location:
Chianti Classico
Soil composition:
Marl, clay, sand and rocks
Vine training:
Spurred Cordon
Altitude:
1,240 feet (378 meters) above sea level
Vine density:
6,200 plants per hectare
Yield:
1 kg per plant
Exposure:
Southeast
Years planted:
2003-2014
Time of harvest:
September/October
First vintage of this wine:
2019
Total yearly production (in bottles):
30,000
Tasting notes:
Ruby red color. Fresh and tasty wine, with clear and varietal aromas. The nose displays hints of juicy black cherry, iris and subtle notes of violet. The easy-going tannins are balanced by a nice minerality on the palate. Medium body with a gentle earthy finish.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 16-18 °C (60.8-64.4 °F).
Food pairings:
Pairs well with red meat, game, and aged cheese.
Aging potential:
10 years
Alcohol:
13.5%
Winemaker:
Vieri Vannoni and Luano Bensi
