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• Produit en : Tuscany
• Certification: DOCG
• Emballage: cardboard cases of 12 bottles of 0,75 l each, or 20 bottles of 0,375 l each
• A livrer à: Ex Cellar
• Incoterms: A définir
• Quantité annuelle disponible: 30000 bottles (0,75 l)
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• Echantillons disponibles: Oui
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Description

The Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Fattoria la Ripa, is produced using selected grapes from the vineyards of the property situated at approx. 400m (above sea level). These vineyards are named La Leccia, La Fonte, La Mandria, La Stalla and La Volpaia, on low-fertile terrain, which has a framework of Galestro and Alberese stone,  with a pH of approx. 8 and carbonates in excess of 40%.

The vineyards are nurtured using the Guyot system and have a density of roughly 4000 plants per hectare. The maximum production per hectare is 7000 kg. of grapes.

The production from 2006 is carried on in full respect of the organic farming system and therefore La Ripa’s products are certified by Bioagricert as
ORGANIC (“Biologico”)

Grape Varieties Blend:

Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo 10%

Vinification:

The vinification process is of the traditional method, with tumultuous fermentation accompanied by numerous “délestages” and is followed by the traditional “Governo” in the Tuscan style and by the Malo-lactic fermentation. The ageing process takes place in oak casks and the refinement in bottle.

Maturation and Refinement: 

The ageing process takes place in oak casks and the refinement in bottle.

Organoleptic Characteristics of the wine (Vintage 2007) :
Colour: ruby red;
Bouquet: Flowery, hints of prunes and
cherries;
Flavour: Supple, warm, persistent, well
balanced, prunes, raspberry, wild berries,
cherries very elegant and well structured..

Alcohol 13,6%, Total acidity 5,90 g/l, Dry extract 31,5 g/l

Ratings (Vintage 2007):

Silver Medal in the "2009 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition",

Eno-Verlag: 4 stars,

Kyle Phillips on "Italian Wine Review" 2 stars,

International Wine Review 87/100,

Luca Maroni 82 points (Index of Pleasantness),

"Mondo" 83 points,

Guida dell'Espresso 3 bottles and 15/20,

Guida Slow Food al Vino Quotidiano 2 stars,

I Vini di Veronelli 2010 85/100 and 1 star;

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