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Kevin's comments: Minimum 85% Sangiovese with 15% Canaiolo and Malvasia del Chianti grapes from hillside vineyards. A smooth, medium-bodied wine with good concentration of fruit.
Chateau Tasting Notes
CHIANTI GENTILESCO 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: Minimum 85% Sangiovese + the remainder Canaiolo and Malvasia del Chianti grapes from hillside vineyards
Vinification: Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 8 days skin maceration and 9 days malolactic fermentation. The wine is released for sale in the March following the vintage.
Serve: At 16-18C to accompany roast meats and meat pasta dishes.
Colour: Bright ruby red going to garnet with age.
Taste: A Smooth medium-bodied wine with good concentration of fruit. The nose is very intense with hints of violet.
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