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Kevin's comments: Made from 90% Sangiovese with 10% Canaiolo and Malvasia del Chianti from hillside vineyards, the wine was aged for 20 months in oak barrels followed by a minimum of 4 months in bottle prior to release. Dry and velvety with an intense bouquet and a supple, lingering finish.
Chateau Tasting Notes
CHIANTI RISERVA - 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: 90% Sangiovese + 10% 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 was aged for 20 months in oak barrels followed by a minimum of 4 months in bottle prior to release .
Serve: At 16-18C to accompany roast meats, steaks, game and mature cheese
Colour: Ruby red with a tendency to garnet with age.
Taste Dry and velvety with and intense bouquet and a lingering finish.
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