Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva “Il Poggio” 1977 D.O.C.G.

THE PRODUCER : Castello di Monsanto

THE CHARACTERISTICS:

Region: Tuscany

Denomination: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Grape-variety: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino and Canaiolo

Alcohol: 14 %

Vintage: 1977

Vinification: Temperature controlled vinification in stainless steel conical-trunk vats with rack and pumping over techniques for 18/20 days.

Aging: 18/20 Months maturation, partly in 500 LT french oak barrells and partly in 225 LT barriques. 2 years in bottle before release.