Vigna alla Stele 2018 – TERRAELECTAE - Frascole Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG BIO

TERRAELECTAE Vigna alla Stele 2018

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The vineyard has great scenic and symbolic value, located opposite the medieval village and company headquarters. It was in this very field, in the mid-twentieth century, during excavations, that a splendid Etruscan stele was discovered, further evidence of the ancient presence of this people in Frascole.
In 1996, the planting of the most recent vineyards began on this plot, with the aim of creating a tense and elegant Sangiovese, thanks to the altitude and the significant temperature variations in the vineyard.

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Grapes Sangiovese 100% organic farming

Area: 0.70 ha.

Exposure and altitude above sea level: South-West, 360 metres.

Soil: loamy-clayey marl.

Training system: spurred cordon.

Planting density: 4,270 plants/ha.

Year of planting: 1996

Climate - particular phenomena in relation to the area: cool spring with good rainfall followed by a hot summer with excellent temperature variations starting from the first week of September.
Manual harvest, with selection in the vineyard and cellar carried out between the first and second ten days of October.

Vinification summary - fermentation: in open 500-litre tonneaux, without temperature control, with daily manual punching down, maceration for about 20 days.

Maturation and ageing: in French oak barriques, capacity 225 litres, duration 18 months, followed by transfer to concrete tanks.

Bouquet: austere, reserved, with hints of black fruits, ripe red fruits, spicy aromas of cinnamon, notes of tobacco, coffee and carob.

Flavour: full and velvety, with a dense texture and well-integrated tannins, harmonious finish.

Bottles produced: 800