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Grapes:
Sangioveto and Mammolo.
Vineyard:
"COLTASSALA"
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Terrain:
altitude: 1450 feet above sea level
soil: Decomposing sandstone, providing light soil rich in lime
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Cultivation:
Modified Tuscan and single stalk.
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Yield per acres:
1,8 ton
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Wine making:
The grapes were all harvested by hand and collected in boxes holding from 33 to 44 lb, after which they were destalked and very lightly crushed. Under constantly controlled temperatures the grapes macerated in ideal conditions. The grapes first fermented in their own yeast at temperatures between 80 and 86°F for 14 days. During this phase, they were automatically punched down twice a day to draw out their finest qualities.
After macerating on their skins for a further 10 days, the malolactic fermentation started. At the end of winter 1999 the wine was run off into Allier oak barriques where it will be left to age for about 18 months.
Tasting notes:
colour: Vivid ruby red
nose: elegant, intense, with hints of vanilla, cacao and fruit
taste: structured wine made for being aged
Buy Prelius wines at the Italian wine shop Wineshop.it
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Compagnia di Volpaia srl
Loc. Volpaia-Coltassala
53017 Radda in Chianti (SI)
P.IVA e Cod. Fisc. 00364860528
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Fattoria Castello di Volpaia
di Giovanna Stianti - Loc. Volpaia
5317 Radda in Chianti (SI)
P.IVA 00551100522
Cod. Fisc. STN GNN 47P57 D612 Z
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E-mail: info@volpaia.com
Tel. +39 0577 738066
Fax +39 0577 738619
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