| Kevin's comments: Elegant floral aromas complemented by a clean, fruity scent of golden apples through to a forward flavour with balanced acidity and a fresh finish. |
MARCHESI DE FRESCOBALDI
The Frescobaldi name goes back many centuries into the history of art, culture, trade and finance of Italy in general and Tuscany in particular. From the second half of the last century, the Frescobaldi's were keen players in the development of Tuscan vine-growing They were the first to plants new varieties such as Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot and to adopt new planting, cultivation a wine-making systems in their properties. From the second half of the 1950?s and throughout the 1960's, the company's growth was impressive.
In 1989 Frescobaldi bought the Castelgiocondo estate in Montalcino, the largest vine-growing farm in the Brunello area. Although the estates have gone many changes over the years, ownership has never changed hands and still, after 30 generations, is in full control of the Frescobaldi family.
One of the major and largest vine growing businesses in Europe, Frescobaldi owns nine estates covering over 1,000 ha of vineyards, all located in excellent areas for fine wines. Directly manager by its family members, Frescobaldi produces almost 7 million bottles and the wines are exported to over 60 countries throughout the world.
Frescobaldi's Classici Range
The Frescobaldi estates from which the Classici range is produced, add up to over 700 ha of which approximately 350 are vineyards located in the great wine-making areas: Remole, 15km east of Florence in the Chianti Rufina area; Montagnana and Valiano, approximately 30 km south west of Florence, in the Chianti Colli Fiorentini area and Corte, in the Mugello.
Frescobaldi's Classici range of wines is produced mainly with grapes from these properties. The Classici?s elegant image, characterised by the Frescobaldi coat of arms, is the expression of the winery's choice to combine history with innovation. The Classici, in fact are modern wines, with an international style, and an excellent price/quality ratio.
ALBIZZIA CHARDONNAY DI TOSCANA IGT
Grapes: Chardonnay
Altitude: 150-500M Size of Vineyards: 50 hectares
Pruning: Guyot & Spur pruned Cordon
Age of Vines: 15 years old Yield: 60 HL per Hectare Density: 4,000 vines per Hectare
Winemaking: The grapes were hand harvested during early September and then softly pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at 15-16C. No maceration or malolactic fermentation took place.
Ageing: 3 months in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks followed by a short bottle ageing prior to release in February following vintage.
Colour: Light straw with green reflections.
Taste: Elegant floral aromas complemented by a clean, fruity scent of golden apples through to a forward flavour with balanced acidity and a fresh finish.
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