il calanco
This wine – ‘Il Calanco’ – is named after the sandy clay hill rising above the vineyard at Antico Borgo La Torre.
denomination
Chianti Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita – DOCG
year
2020
production area
Vaggio, Reggello, Firenze, Tuscany, Italy
grape types
Sangiovese
age of vines
12 – 50 years
vineyard size
2 ha
height
150-180 over sea level
exposure
South-east
soil type
Sandy clay soil
wine harvest period
End September
harvest method
By hand and use of small boxes, whereby the best grape clusters are selected.
vinification
Steel fermentation for 10-20 days using yeast occurring naturally on our lands, soft pressing.
maturation
18 months in steel/ concrete tanks, 6 months in Slovenian oak tonneau, and bottle maturation.
Alcohol by volume
14%
Taste description
Aromas of cherries and forest fruits, with light notes of liquorice. Offering a savoury delight across the palate, with lively, smooth tannins and a pleasant acidity.
Serving temperature
18-20°C
Recommended with
It is wonderful with red meats, stews and BBQ.
Number of bottles
2600