Chianti Classico DOCG "Novecento" Dievole 2005 750 ml
Region: Tuscany, Italy
Chianti Classico DOCG Novecento Riserva is composed of 90% Sangiovese grape and the 10% are Tuscan red native grapes. Our selection Dieulele is a blend of Dievole’s best grapes from the vineyards of Sessina and Massoni and Colombaio. In order to obtain the best quality these grapes have been harvested by hand in baskets only in mid October.
Agrarian aspects
Altitude: 300-420 mt Exposure: south, south-west
Soil: marl, alberese and calcareous
Training method: Cordon spur
Vineyard density: average of 5.500 plants per hectare
Age of vineyard: 5-20 years
Yield / ha: 45 q.al
Average production of one plant: 0,8 kg.
Period of harvest: mid October
Alcohol level: 13,5%
Acidity (g/l): 5,8
Residual sugar (g/l): 1,5
Total Extract: 33
Ageing
We keep the wine in 1st, 2nd and 3rd year French and American Barriques for about 12 months. The bottle ageing is for about 12 months.
Vinification
The maceration is made in oak Vat-casks of 8000 lt. for 15-20 days. The pre-maceration is made for 3 days at 5°. The maceration continue until 28-30°. The post-maceration is for a week at 28-30°.The malo lactic fermentation occurs spontaneously.
