Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva is well balanced

R I S E R VA D U C A L E
C H I A N T I C L A S S I C O R I S E R VA D O C G
V I N TA G E : 2012
Chianti Classico
ITALY
G R A P E VA R I E T I E S :
80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
V I N E YA R D S :
Place of production: The vineyards used for the production of Riserva Ducale
are located in the traditional Chianti Classico production region, primarily
Ruffino’s Santedame and Gretole estates in the Castellina subregion
Toscana
Firenze
Pisa
San Polo
in Chianti
Greve in Chianti
Castellina Arezzo
in Chianti
Monteriggioni
San Gimignano
Bolgheri
Siena
Montepulciano
Montalcino
Grosseto
Soil: The soil is typical of the Chianti Classico area, clayey with an abundant
presence of “Galestro” rock
Microclimate: The microclimate varies from one area to another, which bestows
richness and complexity to the wine
Altitude: Variable from 951–1,476 feet (290–450 meters) above sea level
Growing system: Cordon trained
Vine density: 1,214–2,025 vines per acre (3,000–5,000 vines per hectare)
Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva began with a careful selection of the
best grapes in the traditional Chianti Classico production region during harvest,
which began in September and continued through October. Fermentation,
aided by racking and punching down, took place in temperature-controlled
stainless steel vats for 10 days, followed by another 10 days of maceration on the
skins. The wine underwent secondary malolactic fermentation to enhance its
velvety texture, then aged for 24 months in oak, stainless steel, and concrete vats.
The Riserva Ducale spent an additional three months in bottle before release.
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
TA S T I N G N OT E S :
Color: Intense ruby red
Aroma: This complex wine is characterized by cherry and violet notes with
delicate hints of tobacco,white pepper, and a touch of flint.
Tasting profile: Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva is well balanced on the
palate, with velvety tannins, firm acidity, and a lingering finish of rosemary. Its
structure will allow it to age for two to five years, if not longer.
F I R S T Y E A R O F P R O D U C T I O N : 1927
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