Poggio Basso Chianti Classico Riserva
Soil Composition: Schist - heavy clay soil with soft flaky rocks
Vine Training Method: Guyot
Elevation: 950 ft.
Vine Exposure: South West
Harvest Time: Late September
Fermentation Container: Concrete Tanks
Length of Alcoholic Fermentation: 20 Days
Malolactic Fermentation: Wood
Type of Aging Container: Oak/Concrete
Type of Oak: Slovenian Oak-French Barrique
Length of Aging Before Bottling: 36 Months
Months Length of Bottle Aging: 12 Months
Sustainable: Yes
Food Pairings: Excellent with grilled meats and find cheeses. Exceptional with rich pasta dishes with beef or short rib.
Poggio Basso Chianti Classico Riserva
Wine Description
Chianti Classico Riserva is a designation given to wines grown in the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany. They are aged in oak for at least 24 months and bottled fined for at least 3 months afterward. They must be at least 12.5% alcohol by volume. Poggio Basso Chianti Classico Riserva is made from grapes grown in the prestigious Panzano region in the heart of the Chianti Classico area.
