Piazzano Riserva
Chianti DOCG
Sangiovese 95 % and Colorino 5%
Intense ruby red colour, garnet with berries and chocolate and spicy notes; of smooth, balanced flavour, intense harmonious and elegant.
More details
Exposure: South, south-west
Type of soil: Clay-loam with rock fragments.
Planting density: 5000 vines /ha.
Cultivation system: Overturned Tuscan cord
Harvest time: harvesting period from mid September to first week of October careful selection of the grapes.
Harvest method: Mechanical harvesting with selection of the grapes.
Pressing: Soft pressing and de-stalking.
Maceration: on the skins for 3 weeks with frequent remontage
Fermentation and aging: Alcolic fermentation , malolactic in cement tanks. Aging in oak barrels . Further refining in bottle for at least 6 months.
Longevity: Potential aging of 15-20 years
Reviews
Annata 2009 90 pts Veronelli , 90 pts Vinous (A. Galloni) , Bronze Medal di Decanter
Annata 2011 90 pts Suckling
Annata 2013 91 pts. Suckling
Annata 2015 93 pts. Suckling , 1 bicchiere Gambero Rosso , 2 stelle Veronelli
Annata 2017 91 pts. Suckling , Silver Medal Best Italian Wine Selection , 2 bicchieri Gambero Rosso , 1 Stella Veronelli
Annata 2018 Double Gold Medal Gilbert & Gaillart , 91 pts WinesCritic , 90 pts Suckling
Annata 2019 Bronze Medal Decanter , Double Gold Medal Gilbert&Gaillard , 91 pts Sucking , 91 pts Wines Critics , 90 pts L. Maroni , 1 bicchiere Gambero Rosso , 4 Grappoli Bibenda, 3 vines Guida Vitae