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Kevin's comments: From a careful selection of Sangiovese grapes grown on the Fattoria Casalino estate near Siena, owned by Bonacchi. This wine carries the Gallo Nero seal on the neck of the bottle. Ruby red in colour, the wine is soft, harmonious and velvety with a fruity bouquet reminiscent of violets.
Chateau Tasting Notes
CHIANTI CLASSICO BLACK ROOSTER CANTINA BONACCHI, TOSCANA
Cantina Bonacchi, founded in 1965, is a family owned winery that is situated in the heart of the Montalbano Hills, that lie between the towns of Florence and Pistoia in Tuscany. The family owns 40 hectares of vineyards in the Chianti Montalbano area and a winery with 20 hectares of vineyards in the Chianti Classico area near Siena.
All Tuscan wines are produced either from their own grapes or from grapes sourced from long term contract growers. Harvesting is done both manually and mechanically. In 1998 a very modern plant, in the heart of the winery, was completed and gained ISO 9002 certification. The winery boasts of 2 fully automated bottling lines, a large vinification plant and an old cellar for the ageing of fine wines in barriques and oak barrels.
The family's main goal is to produce quality wines at reasonable prices. 50% of the production is exported to Europe, U.S.A and Japan whilst the remainder is sold to all sectors of the Italian market.
Grapes: From a careful selection of Sangiovese grapes grown on the Fattoria Casalino estate near Siena and owned by Bonacchi
Note: This wine carries the Gallo Nero seal on the neck of the bottle.
Vinification: Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 8 days skin maceration and 9 days malolactic fermentation followed by ageing in large oak barrels for 1 year.
Serve: At 18-20C to accompany roast meats, game and cheese. Open the bottle 1 hour before pouring.
Taste: Ruby red in colour, the wine is soft, harmonious and velvety with a fruity bouquet reminiscent of violets.
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