RONCICONE 2021
Chianti Classico Docg Gran Selezione Gaiole
100% Sangiovese
SOIL
The soil of the vineyard of the same name consists of marine deposits of Pliocene origin, with the presence of sandy deposits and stones smoothed by the sea, while lower down there is clay. Good organic matter content. Marine fossils and lignite emerge on the surface. The slopes are gentle and the vineyard is located in the central part of the property, to the south of the clayey-limestone soils.
HARVEST
Harvesting and selection of the best grapes in the vineyard by hand on September 23, 2021.
WINEMAKING
Fermentation temperature 24-27°C with daily punching. Duration of fermentation and maceration on the skins about 14-16 days.
AGEING
22 months in 500-litre tonneaux of which 30% new and 70% second passage.
BOTTLING
February 8, 2024.
Vintage Awards
Vineyard
Planted in: 1998-2000 – Density: 6.600 plants/ha
Surface Area: 10,87 ha – Training: spurred cordon
Altitude: 320 a.s.l.m. – Clone: Sangiovese VCR23, VCR5
Exposure: South-East – Rootstock: 420A
Growing Season
The weather conditions were quite unusual on vintage 2021: the frost of last April, the drought suffered in the summer months and the early ripening of the grapes.
Technical Information
Alcohol: 14% vol. -Total acidity: 6.32 g/l
pH: 3.12 -Non-Reducing Extract: 27.88 g/l
Total Polyphenols (in Gallic acid): 1799 mg/l