ROCCA GUICCIARDA 2018

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva

GRAPE VARIETIES

Sangiovese 90%, Merlot 5%, Canaiolo 5%

SOIL

The vineyards lie on the five most representative soils in Brolio: Macigno del Chianti (sandstone), Scaglia Toscana (galestro), Monte Morello (Alberese), Marine Deposit (sandy deposits and clay at deeper levels) and Ancient Fluvial Terrace (silty deposits with clay).

HARVEST

The grapes have been harvested from 18 to 30 September 2018.

WINEMAKING NOTES

Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 24°C-27°C (75.2°-80.6°F) with 14-16 days of skin contact.

AGEING

18 months in tonneaus and large casks with 3 to 6 months in the bottle.

VINTAGE AWARDS 
Vineyards

Altitude: 280-480 m a.s.l.      |Density: 5500/6600 plants/ha
Exposure: all                             |Training: spurred cordon and Guyot

Growing Season

Overall, we can state that 2018 was a complex harvest due to the climate trends, which tended to be more humid than average in the past, but with excellent summer temperatures and a very dry period in the months of September and October.

HARVEST REPORT 2018

Technical info

Alcohol: 14,50% vol.
pH: 3,32 Total acidity: 5,44 g/L
Net dry extract: 29,61 g/L
Total polyphenols (as Gallic acid): 2710 mg/L