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TOSCANA CHIRONE 2014
70% Sangiovese | 25% Cabernet Sauvignon | 5% Merlot
The colour is intense. The aromas of cherry and wild berries are harmonious. The wine is fresh, elegant and the tannins are soft. Pleasant to drink now, the spicy aromas will develop over time.
| Vineyard | Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
|---|---|
| Age of the vines | 8 years |
| Soil | Clayey with high limestone content (“Alberese” limestone) |
| Density of planting | 5/9,000 vines/ha |
| Yield per plant | Ø only 0.7 kg |
| Ageing | 6 weeks malolactic fermentation in steel vat |
| Filtration | Natural filtration (sedimentation) |
| Maturation | Partially in new, partially in used 500 l oak barrels over a period of 18 months. Then bottle-stored for 6 months |
| Alcohol by vol. | 13.5% |
| Residual sugar content | 1.8 g/l |
| Type of cork | Natural cork |
| Serving notes | Ready for drinking, open 1 hour before consuming, do not decant |
| Vinification & bottling | Marchesi Mazzei S.P.A. Agricola, Castellina in Chianti – Italia for Agricola Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
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TOSCANA CHIRONE 2015
70% Sangiovese | 25% Cabernet Sauvignon | 5% Merlot
Intense ruby colour. Complex flavours and aromas of balsamic and blackberries, green pepper and a hint of nutmeg. The wine offers a deliciously ripe, generous blend, very elegant and develops a long and pleasant aftertaste.
| Vineyard | Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
|---|---|
| Age of the vines | 9 years |
| Soil | Clayey with high limestone content (“Alberese” limestone) |
| Density of planting | 5/9,000 vines/ha |
| Yield per plant | 0.5 kg |
| Ageing | 6 weeks malolactic fermentation in steel vat |
| Filtration | Natural filtration (sedimentation) |
| Maturation | Partially in new, partially in used 500 l oak barrels over a period of 20 months. Then bottle-stored for 11 months |
| Alcohol by vol. | 13.5% |
| Residual sugar content | 0.5 g/l |
| Type of cork | Natural cork |
| Serving notes | Ready for drinking, open 1 hour before consuming, do not decant |
| Vinification & bottling | Marchesi Mazzei S.P.A. Agricola, Castellina in Chianti – Italia for Agricola Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
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TOSCANA CHIRONE 2016
40% Sangiovese | 40% Cabernet Sauvignon | 20% Merlot
Intense ruby colour. Full-bodied and well-balanced wine that develops aromas of plum and blackberries, sweet spices with a hint of tobacco and leather. Well-structured wine of great elegance, complexity with a mouth-filling finish.
| Vineyard | Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
|---|---|
| Age of the vines | 10 years |
| Soil | Clayey with high limestone content (“Alberese” limestone) |
| Density of planting | 5/9,000 vines/ha |
| Yield per plant | 0.5 kg |
| Ageing | 6 weeks malolactic fermentation in steel vat |
| Filtration | Natural filtration (settings) |
| Maturation | Partially in new, partially in used 500 l oak barrels over a period of 19 months. Then bottle-stored for 8 months |
| Alcohol by vol. | 13.5% |
| Residual sugar content | 0.5 g/l |
| Type of cork | Natural cork |
| Serving notes | Ready for drinking, open 1 hour before consuming, do not decant |
| Vinification & bottling | C.V.B.R. SPA Firenze in the wine cellar of Gaiole in Chianti –Italy for Soc. Agricola Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti. |
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TOSCANA CHIRONE 2017
60% Sangiovese | 25% Cabernet Sauvignon | 15% Merlot
Ruby red color, dark. On the nose the balsamic notes and hints of ripe cherry, blackberry, plum and licorice stand out. Rich and enveloping on the palate, moderately tannic, with a savory taste. Long and persistent finIsh.
| Vineyard | Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
|---|---|
| Age of the vines | 11 years |
| Soil | Clayey with high limestone content (“Alberese” limestone) |
| Density of planting | 5,000 vines/ha |
| Yield per plant | 0.5 kg |
| Ageing | 6 weeks malolactic fermentation in steel vat |
| Filtration | Natural filtration (settings) |
| Maturation | Partially in new, partially in used 500 l oak barrels over a period of 19 months. Then bottle-stored for 8 months |
| Alcohol by vol. | 13.5% |
| Residual sugar content | 0.5 g/l |
| Type of cork | Natural cork |
| Serving notes | Ready for drinking, open 1 hour before consuming, do not decant |
| Vinification & bottling | C.V.B.R. SPA Firenze in the wine cellar of Gaiole in Chianti –Italy for Soc. Agricola Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti. |
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TOSCANA CHIRONE 2018
63% Sangiovese | 30% Cabernet Sauvignon | 7% Merlot
Intense red ruby color with purple tinges. Elegant balsamic and berry aromas, with hints of tobacco and leather. Rich, full, structured, of great elegance and a savory taste. Long and persistent finish
| Vineyard | Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
|---|---|
| Age of the vines | 12 years |
| Soil | Clayey with high limestone content (“Alberese” limestone) |
| Density of planting | 5,000 vines/ha |
| Yield per plant | 0.5 kg |
| Ageing | 6 weeks malolactic fermentation in steel vat |
| Filtration | Natural filtration (settings) |
| Maturation | Partially in new, partially in used 500 l oak barrels over a period of 19 months. Then bottle-stored for 8 months |
| Alcohol by vol. | 14% |
| Residual sugar content | 0.5 g/l |
| Type of cork | Natural cork |
| Serving notes | Ready for drinking, open 1 hour before consuming, do not decant |
| Vinification & bottling | C.V.B.R. SPA Firenze in the wine cellar of Gaiole in Chianti –Italy for Soc. Agricola Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti. |
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TOSCANA CHIRONE 2019
60% Sangiovese | 25% Cabernet Sauvignon | 15% Merlot
Organoleptic characteristics:
Beautiful ruby red colour, brilliant. The aromatic bouquet is rich, floral with hints of violet, aromatic herbs and berries. On the palate it is very balanced, fresh, savoury. The finish is long with fine-grained tannins.
| Vineyard | Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
|---|---|
| Age of the vines | 13 years |
| Soil | Clayey with high limestone content (“Alberese” limestone) |
| Density of planting | 5,000 vines/ha |
| Yield per plant | 0.5 kg |
| Ageing | 6 weeks malolactic fermentation in steel vat |
| Filtration | Natural filtration (settings) |
| Maturation | Partially in new, partially in used 500 l oak barrels over a period of 19 months. Then bottle-stored for 8 months |
| Alcohol by vol. | 14% |
| Residual sugar content | 0.5 g/l |
| Type of cork | Natural cork |
| Serving notes | Ready for drinking, open 1 hour before consuming, do not decant |
| Vinification & bottling | C.V.B.R. SPA Firenze in the wine cellar of Gaiole in Chianti –Italy for Soc. Agricola Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti. |