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Castello Vicchiomaggio San Jacopo Chianti Classico 2021
Type | Red |
Country/Region | Italy, Chianti |
Vintage | 2021 |
Product number: 606614
£108.42
Price per bottle:
£18.07
The vineyards are located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region and sit at an altitude of 255 to 265 metres above sea level. The Chianti Classico area is characterised by a Mediterranean climate and the soil, which is called "Galestro, is rich in clay and large stones. The soils in this vineyard are made up of a high proportion of heavy clay- approximately 30%- which is renowned for its cooling properties and water retention for the vine, as well as for producing bold wines from the Sangiovese grape. Planted at a density of 5,600 vines per hectare, the vines are pruned according to the Single Guyot method which ensures low yields of approximately 52 hectolitres per hectare. Particular attention is paid to the direction in which the vines are planted; they are all south facing, ensuring maximum exposure to the sun throughout the day. Harvesting takes place by hand between mid-September and mid-October, once the grapes have reached optimum maturity.