Terrabianca Chianti Classico Riserva “Croce” DOCG
100% Sangiovese. Brilliant ruby red with light purple reflections and notes of marasca cherry, plum, vanilla, and licorice. Balanced and harmonious on the palate with excellent structure.
“Wine is a lifestyle, a creation with the nature what makes it so fascinating.”
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Region: Tuscany
Vineyards: From vineyards located in Radda in Chianti Classico
Exposure: Southwest
Altitude: Radda – 650-1,650 feet above sea level
Soil: Radda – Calcareous substrates of sand and two types of clay (argilla and creta)
Vine Training: Spurred cordon
Vine Age: 15 to 20 years old, with some around 8 years old
Time of Harvest: Early October
Vine Density: 1,900-2,510 vines per acre
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 45,000 bottles
Vinification Process: The grapes are selected at the winery before being approved for separate vinification in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature.
Aging Process: The wine ages for 15 months in Slavonian and French oak casks followed by an additional six months of bottle aging.
Alcohol Content: 13.50%
Winemaker: Roberto Guldener and Vittorio Fiore
Cellaring: Up to 10 Years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
Weight | 18.3 lbs |
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Dimensions | 12.8 × 9.8 × 6.3 in |
Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 6 bottles per case |