ROCCA GUICCIARDA 2007

CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG RISERVA

GRAPE VARIETIES

Sangiovese and complementary grapes

FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE

28°-31° C
Maceration period: 16 days of skin contact

AGEING

16 months in barriques and tonneaux

BOTTLING DATE

September 2009

Vintage Awards 2007
James Suckling 201092/100
AIS

Information

In years past, Rocca Guicciarda was one of the Baroni Ricasoli’s most important estates. Today, it is the name of the estate’s Chianti Classico Riserva, a traditional wine full of aromas and sensations through an austere character and complex, balanced drinkability. the aromas and sensations of the territory.

PRODUCTION AREA
Chianti Classico

Growing Season

The total absence of freezing weather during winter, an ideal amount of rain during the spring followed by a sudden rise in temperatures stimulated budding in some zones as early as the first weeks of April and perfect maturation.
A hot summer with fairly fresh nights (with a range from 35°C during the day to 18-20°C at night) and scarce but well-distributed rains led to a markedly homogeneous and early ripening of the grapes.
We can therefore include this vintage among the best of recent years.

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby red color. On the nose: characterized by intense balsamic notes, black pepper, roasted coffee, chocolate and fruit, predominantly black cherry. In the mouth: full-bodied and well-balanced, warmand smooth. Toasted notes with pleasing tannins that go well with the red berry flavour.