chianti classico

A traditional styled bottling with a bit of modern flair, Paolo still includes a small touch of Syrah in his Chianti Classico bottling and also ages a portion in smaller Burgundy barrels along with the more traditionally used large oak casks.

vintage

2019

terroir

rocky clay soils | sustainable farming practices | 300-400 masl

fermentation

temperature controlled tank | native yeasts | 12 days of skin maceration | twice daily delastage & pump overs | malolactic in tank

aging

12 months in oak | mix of 225L barrels, 4000L casks, 2700L casks | 3-4 months in bottle prior to release

varietal(s)

83% Sangiovese | 15% Canaiolo | 2% Syrah

production

8200 case average

closure

cork

technical

N/A