Fantini Sangiovese Terre di Chieti IGT
100% Sangiovese. Garnet red with a fruiy nose, featuring strawberry, black cherry and hints of oak; quite intense and persistent; medium-bodied, with firm tannins and good balance, immediate appeal.
“The goal of the winery is to produce wines of excellent value and quality that can be enjoyed by all wine aficionados.”
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Region: Abruzzo
Vineyards: From vineyards located near Ortona, Abruzzo
Exposure: Southeast
Altitude: 165-430 meters (540-1400 feet) above sea level
Soil: Clay and limestone
Vine Training: Pergola (tendone) and Guyot
Vine Age: 10-25 years
Time of Harvest: Late September
Vine Density: 1,600-1,800 vines per hectare
Vine Yield: 9-11 tons per hectare
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 350,000 bottles
Vinification Process: After harvest the grapes undergo delicate stalk-stripping and crushing before cold maceration for two days. Maceration and fermentation last for 9-11 days at a controlled temperature.
Aging Process: Between 10-20% of the wine is aged in oak and 90-80 % the wine aged in stainless steel
Alcohol Content: 13.00%
Winemaker: Rino Santeusanio
Cellaring: Up to 3 years
Closure: Screwcap
Additional information
Weight | 37.4 lbs |
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Dimensions | 12.6 × 9.4 × 13.0 in |
Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 12 bottles per case |