Chianti Classico
DOCG Gallo Nero
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Quercia al Poggio Chianti Classico is produced in limited quantities from grapes grown to certified organic farming protocols.The estate releases a single Chianti Classico from a selection of the cellar’s nest Sangiovese and other traditional native grapes. A small proportion of wine from Sangiovese only is bottled as Chianti Classico Riserva, which receives longer maturation in oak and aging in glass.The Gran Selezione is our Cru that comes from the Sangiovese selection of the oldest vineyard.
| Designation | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Area of production | Località Monsanto – Barberino Tavarnelle |
| First Vintage | 1997 |
| Varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 20% Ciliegiolo, Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera and Colorino |
| Training systems | Cordon-trained and spur-pruned, guyot |
| Site | Vineyards are located on the hill, half overlooking the north valley towards Barberino and half looking south towards Castellina |
| Soil typ | Limestone and clay with sections of schist, calcareous-clay galestro and sandstone |
| Yelds | 35 hl/ha |
| Harvest method | Hand-picked |
| Winemaking | Traditional in temperature-controlled steel and cement containers |
| Aging | About 18 months in 27 hl and 5 hl oak barrels |
| Alcohol content | Between 13 and 14% vol. |
| Production | About 70.000 bottles |
| Available sizes | 0,75 l bottle and Magnum of 1,5 l |
